Symposium by Plato
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"Symposium" by Plato is a Socratic dialogue written between 385-370 BC. At a banquet in ancient Athens, notable figures including Socrates, Alcibiades, and Aristophanes engage in a contest of speeches praising Eros, the god of love. Each man offers his perspective on love's nature and power—from inspiring battlefield courage to transcending earthly desire. Through conflicting ideas and shifting viewpoints, the dialogue explores love's deepest meanings while showcasing both philosophical depth and literary
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| Author | Plato, 428? BCE-348? BCE |
|---|---|
| Translator | Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893 |
| Title | Symposium |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium_(Plato) |
| Credits | Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Classical literature |
| Subject | Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC |
| Subject | Philosophy, Ancient |
| Subject | Love -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1600 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 16481 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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