{"product_id":"the-republic-of-plato-9780465094080","title":"The Republic of Plato","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe definitive translation of Plato's \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e, the most influential text in the history of Western philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Long regarded as the most accurate rendering of Plato's \u003ci\u003eRepublic\u003c\/i\u003e that has yet been published, this widely acclaimed translation by Allan Bloom was the first to take a strictly literal approach. In addition to the annotated text, there is also a rich and valuable essay -- as well as indices -- which will enable readers to better understand the heart of Plato's intention. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This edition includes an introduction by renowned critic Adam Kirsch, setting the work in its intellectual context for a new generation of students and readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAllan Bloom\u003c\/b\u003e, 1930-1992, was a professor of social thought at the University of Chicago. He was the author of many books, including the number one bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Closing of the American Mind\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Kirsch\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet, critic, and an editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e's weekend Review section. His work appears regularly in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Review of Books, New Yorker, Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications. The author of three books of poems and several books of criticism and biography, Kirsch lives in New York City.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Basic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50590690771218,"sku":"9780465094080","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e04339b-60f0-4862-8121-78d3ff985d08.jpg?v=1732080623","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-republic-of-plato-9780465094080","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}