Title
The Banquet
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A New Edition Of Percy Bysshe Shelley'S Translation Of Plato'S Dialogue, The Banquet (More Commonly Known As The Symposium).Witty, Sexy And Radiantly Beautiful, The Shelley Translation Of Plato'S Great Dialogue On Love Is By Far The Best In The English Language. It Has Been Described As Conveying Much Of The Vivid Life, The Grace Of Movement, And The Luminous Beauty Of Plato The Poetry Of A Philosopher Rendered By The Prose Of A Poet.Although A Masterpiece In Its Own Right, The Shelley Translation Is Unknown Even To Most Students Of English Literature. Amazingly, It Was Suppressed And Then Bowdlerized For Well Over A Century. In 19Th Century Britain, Male Love At The Heart Of The Dialogue Was Unmentionable.The Banquet And Shelley'S Accompanying Essay, A Discourse On The Manners Of The Antient Greeks, Were Not Published In Their Entirety Until 1931, And Then In An Edition Of 100 Copies Intended For Private Circulation Only.For Many Years, The Shelley Translation Has Been Unobtainable, New Or Used. Pagan Press Now Offers A New Edition, Which Is Complete, Authentic And Readable.John Lauritsen, Editor And Publisher Of The New Edition, Has Stated:In The Canon Of Great Books Dealing With Male Love, Shelley'S Translation Of Plato'S Banquet Belongs At The Head Of The List. It Is Deplorable That This Masterpiece Has Suffered First Suppression, Then Bowdlerization, And Finally Neglect. I Believe It Should Be Available To Readers Now, And For So Long As The English Language Lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Banquet' about? A: 'The Banquet' is a new edition of Percy Bysshe Shelley's translation of Plato's dialogue, known as The Symposium. It explores themes of love through a witty and beautifully rendered conversation among characters.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Banquet'? A: The original dialogue is by the philosopher Plato, while this edition features a translation by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
- Q: When was this edition of 'The Banquet' published? A: This edition of 'The Banquet' was published on March 8, 2001.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Banquet' is classified as a used book in good condition, meaning it is readable and well-maintained.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Banquet' have? A: 'The Banquet' consists of 96 pages, making it a concise yet rich exploration of its themes.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Banquet' have? A: 'The Banquet' is available in paperback binding, which is lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Is this edition complete and authentic? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Banquet' is described as complete, authentic, and readable, offering the full text of Shelley's translation.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Banquet'? A: Key features of 'The Banquet' include its insightful translation of Plato's dialogue and an accompanying essay by Shelley titled 'A Discourse on the Manners of the Antient Greeks'.
- Q: Can I find this translation elsewhere? A: The Shelley translation of 'The Banquet' has been largely unavailable for many years, making this new edition particularly valuable.
- Q: Who published the new edition of 'The Banquet'? A: The new edition of 'The Banquet' is published by Pagan Press, and John Lauritsen is the editor.