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.
| ISBN: | 9780140449273 |
| Publication date: | 27th February 2003 |
| Author: | Plato, Christopher Gill |
| Publisher: | Penguin Classics an imprint of Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 89 pages |
| Series: | Penguin Classics |
| Genres: |
Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy |