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The Republic of Plato / translated and with an interpretive essay by Allan Bloom ; with a new introduction by Adam Kirsch.

Plato, (author.). Bloom, Allan, 1930-1992 (translator,, editor.). Kirsch, Adam, 1976- (contributor.).

Summary:

Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's Republic that has yet been published, this work is the first literal translation of this classic. There is annotated text, an essay--as well as indices--which will better enable the reader to approach the heart of Plato's intention. This edition includes a new introduction by critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of readers.-- Adapted from back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780465094080
ISBN: 0465094082
Physical Description: xxxviii, 487 pages ; 24 cm.
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: New York : Basic Books, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"Preface to the Second Edition Copyright ℗♭ 1991 by Allan Bloom. Introduction to the 2016 Edition Copyright ℗♭ 2016 by Adam Kirsch"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 439-472) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The Republic. Book I ; Book II ; Book III ; Book IV ; Book V ; Book VI ; Book VII ; Book VIII ; Book IX ; Book X -- Interpretive essay.