Symposium

by Plato

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"Symposium" by Plato is a Socratic dialogue written between 385-370 BC. At a banquet in ancient Athens, notable figures including Socrates, Alcibiades, and Aristophanes engage in a contest of speeches praising Eros, the god of love. Each man offers his perspective on love's nature and power—from inspiring battlefield courage to transcending earthly desire.

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Topics: Classical literature · Love -- Early works to 1800 · Philosophy, Ancient · Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC