The symposium / Plato, translated with an introduction and notes by Christopher Gill.
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TextLanguage: English, Greek, Ancient (to 1453) Publication details: London : Penguin, 1999. Description: xlvi, 89 p. ; 20 cmISBN: 0140449272 (pbk)Subject(s): Love -- Early works to 1800 | Philosophy, AncientDDC classification: 184 Online resources: WorldCat details Summary: Summary:
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.
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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.
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