Plato: Complete Works – Plato

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Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars–many commissioned especially for this volume–are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay, John Cooper explains the presentation of these works, discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and offers guidance on approaching the reading and study of Plato’s works. Also included are concise introductions by Cooper and Hutchinson to each translation, meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar and general reader, and a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper and a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy, elegant edition.
Like New. Internally new, no inscriptions or ink markings. Dust wrapper ever so slightly shelf rubbed. Bund firmly. 1808 pages. Beautiful copy. See our OWN copy for strict quality control

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SKU: 9780872203495 Category: Title: Plato: Complete Works
Author: Plato
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Year: 1997
ISBN10: 0872203492
ISBN13: 9780872203495
Condition: Mint
Format: Hardcover
Inventory No: 1864

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Outstanding translations by leading contemporary scholars–many commissioned especially for this volume–are presented here in the first single edition to include the entire surviving corpus of works attributed to Plato in antiquity. In his introductory essay, John Cooper explains the presentation of these works, discusses questions concerning the chronology of their composition, comments on the dialogue form in which Plato wrote, and offers guidance on approaching the reading and study of Plato’s works. Also included are concise introductions by Cooper and Hutchinson to each translation, meticulous annotation designed to serve both scholar and general reader, and a comprehensive index. This handsome volume offers fine paper and a high-quality Smyth-sewn cloth binding in a sturdy, elegant edition.
Like New. Internally new, no inscriptions or ink markings. Dust wrapper ever so slightly shelf rubbed. Bund firmly. 1808 pages. Beautiful copy. See our OWN copy for strict quality control

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Weight 1.4 kg
Dimensions 24 × 16.1 × 5.6 cm

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