The symposium
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The scene is a dinner party for the literati of Athens, the action a series of speeches by the guests. From these there emerges a complete and complex philosophy of love. Christopher Gill's translation retains all the drama and humour of the Greek, bringing the historical figures to life.
Main title:
The symposium / Plato ; translated with an introduction and notes by Christopher Gill.
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Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2003.
Collation:
xlvi, 89 p. ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
This translation originally published: 1999.Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-[90]).Translated from the Ancient Greek.
ISBN:
9780140449273 (pbk)
Dewey class:
184
Language:
EnglishGreek, Ancient (to 1453)
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BRN:
227663
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