Phaedrus

This is a new book. Condition: Brand New.

New translation of One of Plato's major dialogues, popular because of its subject-matter: love

Phaedrus is widely recognized as one of Plato's most profound and beautiful works. It takes the form of a dialogue between Socrates and Phaedrus and its ostensible subject is love, especially homoerotic love. This new translation is accompanied by an introduction, further reading, and full notes on the text and translation that discuss the structure of the dialogue and elucidate issues that might puzzle the modern reader.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Paperback / softback
ISBN13: 9780140449747
Published: August 2005

Number of pages: 128
Width: 129 mm
Height: 197 mm
Depth: 7 mm

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd