Plato 428? BCE-348? BCE creator Jowett, Benjamin 1817-1893 text utu 1999 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Symposium" by Plato is a Socratic dialogue written between 385-370 BC. At a banquet in ancient Athens, notable figures including Socrates, Alcibiades, and Aristophanes engage in a contest of speeches praising Eros, the god of love. Each man offers his perspective on love's nature and power—from inspiring battlefield courage to transcending earthly desire. Through conflicting ideas and shifting viewpoints, the dialogue explores love's deepest meanings while showcasing both philosophical depth and literary artistry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symposium_(Plato) Release date is 1999-01-01 Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger Original publication data not identified Classical literature Socrates, 470 BC-399 BC Philosophy, Ancient Love -- Early works to 1800 B PA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1600 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1600 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133047.0 1600