LITERATURE QUESTIONS
LITERARY THEORY AND CRITICISM
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The Republic
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The Bible
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The Great Gatsby
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The Book of Socrates
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Republic (Greek: , translit. Politeia; Latin: De Republica) is a Socratic dialogue, authored by Plato around 375 BCE, concerning justice (), the order and character of the just city-state, and the just man.
Detailed explanation-2: -Plato’s most famous work is the Republic, which details a wise society run by a philosopher. He is also famous for his dialogues (early, middle, and late), which showcase his metaphysical theory of forms-something else he is well known for.
Detailed explanation-3: -Plato’s middle to later works, including his most famous work, the Republic, are generally regarded as providing Plato’s own philosophy, where the main character in effect speaks for Plato himself.
Detailed explanation-4: -Plato’s best–known work, The Republic, is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy. His other extensively read works include The Symposium, Apology, Crito, Phaedo, and The Laws.
Detailed explanation-5: -Often people say Plato has three great political dialogues, the Republic, the Statesman and the Laws.