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9780140449273
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.Plato is the author of 'The Symposium (Penguin Classics)', published 2003 under ISBN 9780140449273 and ISBN 0140449272.
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