Plato's Phaedrus: A Commentary for Greek Readers (Volume 47)

Plato's Phaedrus: A Commentary for Greek Readers (Volume 47) (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture)
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Composed in the fourth century b.c., the Phaedrusâ€”a dialogue between Phaedrus and Socratesâ€”deals ostensibly with love but develops into a wide-ranging discussion of such subjects as the pursuit of beauty, the nature of humanity, the immortality of the soul, and the attainment of truth, ending with an in-depth discussion of the principles of rhetoric. This erudite commentary, which also includes the original Greek text, is designed to help intermediate-level students of Greek read, understand, and enjoy Platoâ€™s magnificent work.

Drawing on his extensive classroom experience and linguistic expertise, Paul Ryan offers a commentary that is both rich in detail andâ€”in contrast to earlier, more austere commentaries on the Phaedrusâ€”fully engaging. Line by line, he explains subtle points of language, explicates difficulties of syntax, and brings out nuances of tone and meaning that students might not otherwise notice or understand. Ryan sections his commentary into units of convenient length for classroom use, with short summaries at the head of each section to orient the reader.

Never straying far from the text itself, Ryan provides useful historical glosses and annotations for the student, introducing information ranging from the architecture of the Lyceum to Athenian politics. Further historical and philosophical context is provided in the introduction by Mary Louise Gill, who outlines the issues addressed in the Phaedrus and situates it in relation to Platoâ€™s other dialogues.
Country USA
Brand University of Oklahoma Press
Manufacturer University of Oklahoma Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 1 map
ReleaseDate 2012-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780806142593

Country	USA
Brand	University of Oklahoma Press
Manufacturer	University of Oklahoma Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	1 map
ReleaseDate	2012-09-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780806142593

Plato's Phaedrus: A Commentary for Greek Readers (Volume 47) (Oklahoma Series in Classical Culture)

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