Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This is one work that i would almost force everyone to read if. For more free audio books or to become a volunteer reader, visit. The symposium audio book librivox audio books bookdesign. This audiobook contains platos most notable books, narrated brilliantly by kevin kollins. Librivox recording of the symposium, by plato, translated by. Griffiths translation is well chosenit is swift an unlabored, perfect for a dramatic presentation. The works contained in this audiobook include the republic, the apology, crito, and symposium. Enjoy these four amazing philosophical works that have stood the test of time. Platos symposium by plato on free audio book download. The question and answer section for symposium by plato is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. The greek word sumposion means a drinking party a fact shamefully ignored by the organizers of modern symposia, and the party described in plato s symposium is one supposedly given in the year 416 bc by the playwright agathon to celebrate his victory i. The symposium, as plato intended it, succeeds both as a work of philosophy, and as a work of seriocomic theater.
The symposium by plato full audio book ancient greek. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook. The marriage between character and thought bursts forth as the guests gather at agathons house to celebrate the success of his first tragedy. Here is a complete audiobook of platos symposium, translated by benjamin jowett. The symposium by plato full audio book ancient greek philosophy subscribe to greatest audio books. Listen to platos symposium by plato available from rakuten kobo. Platos symposium audiobook by plato 9781887250290 rakuten. From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the sparknotes the symposium study guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays. The dramatic nature of platos dialogues is delightfully evident in the symposium.
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