Plato's Symposium

"[Hunter's] deep command of Greek literature broadens our appreciation of many parts of the dialogue. All readers of this book, beginner or advanced, stand to gain a richer understanding of the Symposium."--New England Classical Journal "Hunter is largely successful in achieving his stated goals, his book is clear, stimulating, and well-informed introduction, rich with detail that puts the Symposium into its larger cultural context. It will be of particular value to students in literature and classics, but also of some interest to those with a broad interest in the history of philosophy."--The Classical Outlook "[Hunter's] deep command of Greek literature broadens our appreciation of many parts of the dialogue. All readers of this book, beginner or advanced, stand to gain a richer understanding of the Symposium."--New England Classical Journal "Hunter is largely successful in achieving his stated goals, his book is clear, stimulating, and well-informed introduction, rich with detail that puts the Symposium into its larger cultural context. It will be of particular value to students in literature and classics, but also of some interest to those with a broad interest in the history of philosophy."--The Classical Outlook