The Dialogues of Socrates: Gilded Pocket Edition

This elegant collector's edition presents the classic philosophical work The Dialogues of Socrates featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.

One of the most influential texts in Western Philosophy, The Dialogues of Socrates offers a detailed and eye-opening account of the Socratic belief through his conversations with follow Athenians. Written by Socrates' most dedicated student, Plato, it includes six dialogues which all come together to create a moving read for newly curious philosophy students and experienced intellectuals alike.

• Charmides, in which Socrates discusses the meaning of restraint
• Symposium, depicting a contest of speeches and rhetoric over the subject of love
• Euthyphro, in which Socrates and Euthyphro ponder the meaning of piety
• Apology which includes Socrates' defence from his trial
• Crito which investigates the meaning of justice
• Phaedo which recounts the day of Socrates death.

This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains these classic and unabridged tales, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any philosophy lover.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.