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The Symposium
by Xenophon
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Creators: Xenophon (432 BCE-351? BCE) and Henry Graham Dakyns (1838-1911) [Translator] "The Symposium" by Xenophon is a Socratic dialogue written in the late 360s B.C. Set at an aristocratic dinner party in 422 B.C., the work follows Socrates and his companions as they gather to honor a young athletic victor. Between acrobatic performances and jesting, the guests engage in playful yet philosophical discussions about what they value most—from beauty and matchmaking to poverty and divine favor. Beneath the witty banter lies deeper exploration of wisdom, virtue, and desire, while the assembled company harbors ironies that contemporary readers would have recognized. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1306