"Many of the translations in this book have been published before ... . In all cases the version appearing here reflects revisions, of varying quantity and significance, made by the translators on the advice of the editor."--Page xxviii.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Gathers translations of Plato's works and includes guidance on approaching their reading and study.

"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, and a comprehensive index."--,Dust jacket.

Translated from the original Greek; introduction and notes in English.

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