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Xenophons Symposium, with Notes

Xenophons Symposium, with Notes

Xenophon
Winans, Samuel Ross

Hardcover

PhilosophyBiographies GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1498174671
ISBN13: 9781498174671
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 7 2014
Pages: 98
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Xenophon's Symposium is a philosophical work that explores the nature of love and friendship through a series of dialogues between various characters. The book is set at a dinner party, or symposium, hosted by the famous Athenian general Callias. The guests include Socrates, who is known for his wisdom and philosophical insights, as well as other prominent figures from Athenian society.Throughout the book, the guests discuss various topics related to love and friendship, including the nature of desire, the role of beauty in relationships, and the importance of mutual respect and understanding. The conversations are lively and engaging, with each character offering their own unique perspective on these complex issues.Xenophon's Symposium is a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social world of ancient Athens, and it offers valuable insights into the timeless themes of love and friendship. This edition includes extensive notes by Xenophon, which provide context and commentary on the text, as well as a helpful introduction that sets the stage for the symposium and its participants.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1881 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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