Symposium, Plato

Symposium

Plato

Level
C1
Words
32,697
Chapters
3
First published
-387
Reading time
about 4 hours
Translation
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A philosophical dialogue where Socrates and others discuss the nature of love and beauty. The conversation explores profound ideas in an accessible manner. The logical structure and clear arguments are excellent for language practice.

Learn English with Symposium

  • Suits learners around level C1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
  • 3,898 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
  • Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.

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Questions about this book

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How much English do I need?

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Is there audio?

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