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Phaedrus by Plato is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Phaedrus about?
"Set in the idyllic countryside outside Athens, the Phaedrus is a dialogue between the philosopher Socrates and his young friend Phaedrus, inspired by their reading of a clumsy speech by the writer Lysias about love. After first considering the virtues of romantic love, their conversation develops into a wide-ranging discussion on such subjects as the pursuit of beauty, the nature of humanity, the immortality of the soul and the attainment of truth, and ends with an in-depth consideration of the principles of rhetoric. Probably a work of Plato's maturity, the Phaedrus represents a high point in his achievement as a writer. It remains a fascinating exploration of love, mortality, destiny and what it means to be human." "New to Penguin, Christopher Rowe's translation of Phaedrus conveys the lucidity and humour of Plato's great work, while his introduction considers the philosophy of the work and places it in context. This edition also includes detailed notes, an appendix and a comprehensive further reading list."--Jacket.
Who reads Phaedrus?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Plato
- Publisher
- Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc.
- Published
- 1978
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780672602078
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction
- Rating
- 3.91 / 5 (179 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
Other editions & translations
- Phaedrus (Penguin Classics) (2008)
- Plato: Phaedrus (Aris and Phillips Classical Texts) (1986)
- Phaedrus (2008)
- Phaedrus (2019)
- Phaedrus (Oxford World's Classics) (2003)
- Plato's Phaedrus (1952)
- Phaedrus (Oxford World's Classics) (1996)
- Phaedrus (Hackett Classics) (1995)
- Plato : Phaedrus: A Translation With Notes, Glossary, Appendices, Interpretive Essay and Introduction (Focus Philosophical Library) (2003)
- Plato: Phaedrus (Classical Texts/Greek Texts) (1986)
- Phaedrus (Oxford World's Classics) (2002)
- Phaedrus (2020)
- Phaedrus (2018)
- Phaedrus (Penguin Classics) (2005)
- Phaedrus (2012)
- Phaedrus (2017)
- Phaedrus (2005)
- Oxford World's Classics: Plato: Phaedrus (2002)
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- Lysis. Symposium. Phaedrus (Loeb Classical Library) — Πλάτων, Christopher Emlyn-Jones, William Preddy (2022)
- Hermias: On Plato Phaedrus 227A–245E: On Plato Phaedrus 227A-245E (Ancient Commentators on Aristotle) — Dirk Baltzly and Michael Share (2018)
- Oxford World's Classics: Plato: Phaedrus — Plato (2002)