The Republic : Gilded Pocket Edition

This gilded pocket edition from Arcturus's Ornate Classics series presents Plato's "The Republic" in Benjamin Jowett's celebrated Oxford translation, accompanied by an introduction.

In this foundational work of Western philosophy, Plato stages a dialogue led by Socrates that examines the nature of justice, the ideal structure of the city-state, and what it means to live a just life.

The dialogue includes Plato's famous "Allegory of the Cave," which probes the gulf between appearance and reality, and builds toward his argument that a just society is best guided by philosopher-kings who can resist the corrupting effects of power.

Presented here as a beautifully produced gift edition with gold embossing and gilded page edges, the text remains as accessible to newcomers as it is rewarding for serious students of philosophy.