Plato
Symposium (Classical Texts)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780856686153
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aris & Phillips
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1998
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 14.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Symposium is a rich and complex work that has captivated readers for centuries. This new edition offers a fresh reading of Plato's central text, with a substantial commentary that explores its underlying structure and argument. A key feature of this edition is the combination of Greek text and facing-page translation, making it accessible to readers without prior knowledge of the language. The commentary also provides a nuanced understanding of the dialogue as a work of philosophy, rather than just a literary piece. With its accurate translation, introduction, and notes, this edition aims to fill the gap in existing scholarship and provide a deeper understanding of Plato's thought.
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