The Symposium (Penguin Classics)
by Plato
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Author: PlatoEditor: Christopher Gill
Introduction: Christopher Gill
Translator: Christopher Gill
Edition: Paperback
Audio: Greek (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 0140446168
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Penguin Classics
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Book Review: Still relevant classic in accessible translation
Summary: 5 Stars
Plato's symposium contains a series of speeches on love which despite been firmly rooted in the classical world are still capable of engaging thought, debate and reflection in our contemporary world. This new translation is marked by accessible language which allows the reader to concentrate on what is being said and debated rather than having to wade through the less easy language of earlier editions. Far from dumbing down - the translation is well written and heavily footnoted, allowing the option of exploring the text further in its references to classical history and mythology. I've become hooked on classics again.
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