The Republic of Plato
| AUTHOR | Kirsch, Adam; Bloom, Allan; Bloom, Allan et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Basic Books (11/22/2016) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The definitive translation of Plato's Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy "No one else has even come close to balancing Bloom's fidelity to Greek with intelligible English prose."--National Review Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed translation by Allan Bloom was the first to take a strictly literal approach. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay--as well as indices--which will enable readers to better understand the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes an introduction by renowned critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of students and readers.
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ISBN-13:
9780465094080
ISBN-10:
0465094082
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
Edition Number:
0003
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Page Count:
528
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
5.90 x 1.50 x 9.10 inches
Weight:
1.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Annotated,
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Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Philosophy | Political
Philosophy | Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
321.07
Library of Congress Control Number:
2017470738
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The definitive translation of Plato's Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy "No one else has even come close to balancing Bloom's fidelity to Greek with intelligible English prose."--National Review Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed translation by Allan Bloom was the first to take a strictly literal approach. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay--as well as indices--which will enable readers to better understand the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes an introduction by renowned critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of students and readers.
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