Plato
Symposium (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540198
- author:
- Plato
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 1.52 x 12.7 centimetres (
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This celebrated dialogue explores the nature of love through a series of speeches delivered by its guests at a high-society dinner-party in ancient Athens. The conversation is led by the philosopher Socrates, who shares his mentor Diotima's insights on the subject, and is punctuated by the arrival of the charismatic Alcibiades, who praises Socrates himself.
Plato's masterful creation is a rich tapestry of power, humour, and pathos, engaging the reader from start to finish. This new translation is accompanied by full explanatory notes and an illuminating introduction, making it an ideal choice for those seeking to understand the enduring themes of this timeless work.
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