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OverviewThe definitive translation of Plato's Republic, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophyLong 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Allan Bloom , Allan Bloom , Allan Bloom , Adam KirschPublisher: Basic Books Imprint: Basic Books Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 14.20cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781668617618ISBN 10: 1668617617 Publication Date: 05 July 2022 Recommended Age: From 14 to 17 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"The best available English translation....It compels intelligent readers to come to grips with what Plato actually wrote.-- ""American Political Science Review""" The best available English translation....It compels intelligent readers to come to grips with what Plato actually wrote.-- American Political Science Review Author Information"Allan Bloom, 1930-1992, was a professor of social thought at the University of Chicago. He was the author of many books, including the number one bestseller The Closing of the American Mind. Adam Kirsch is a poet, critic, and an editor of The Wall Street Journal's weekend Review section. His work appears regularly in the New York Review of Books, New Yorker, Tablet, and other publications. The author of three books of poems and several books of criticism and biography, Kirsch lives in New York City. Allan Bloom, 1930-1992, was a professor of social thought at the University of Chicago. He was the author of many books, including the number one bestseller The Closing of the American Mind. Adam Kirsch is a poet, critic, and an editor of The Wall Street Journal's weekend Review section. His work appears regularly in the New York Review of Books, New Yorker, Tablet, and other publications. The author of three books of poems and several books of criticism and biography, Kirsch lives in New York City. Allan Bloom, 1930-1992, was a professor of social thought at the University of Chicago. He was the author of many books, including the number one bestseller The Closing of the American Mind. Adam Kirsch is a poet, critic, and an editor of The Wall Street Journal's weekend Review section. His work appears regularly in the New York Review of Books, New Yorker, Tablet, and other publications. The author of three books of poems and several books of criticism and biography, Kirsch lives in New York City. Adam Kirsch is the author of several books of poetry and criticism. A 2016 Guggenheim Fellow, he is an editor at the Wall Street Journal's ""Weekend Review"" section and has written for publications including the New Yorker and Tablet. Adam Kirsch is the author of several books of poetry and criticism. A 2016 Guggenheim Fellow, he is an editor at the Wall Street Journal's ""Weekend Review"" section and has written for publications including the New Yorker and Tablet. Adam Verner is a full-time narrator who has recorded over 250 audiobook titles. The recipient of multiple Earphones awards, including for Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck, he has also been nominated for Voice Arts Awards by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences. He holds an MFA in Acting from the Chicago College of the Performing Arts at Roosevelt University." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |