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A superb example of the bookmaker's and translator's art, this new edition of Plato's Symposium exhibits aesthetic, literary, and intellectual excellences rarely found together in a single volume. Tom Griffith's translation of this foundation work of Western culture is unsurpassed for the balance it achieves between readability and fidelity to Plato's Greek. For felicity of phrasing, freshness, care to match the sense of the Greek rather than its wording, and for its idiomatic rering of the spoken word, it has no peer. Originally published in a limited edition with facing Greek and color wood engravings, Griffith's translation is here presented in reduced format that retains the aesthetic quality of the original version at an affordable price.
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Bobbi Lozano
reviewed Symposium of Plato: The Shelley Translation on February 19, 2012
Symposium of Plato: The Shelley Translation
After reading The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck I decided to read the second book in the trilogy, Sons. It's a romantic and adventurous novel that gives a better glimpse into Chinese culture and traditions.
After Wang Lung's death his sons reunite and plan their future with his estate. The youngest son, Wang the Tiger, returns from his long journey with an army from the south. As they all secretly plan in their minds what they will do with their money and land Wang the Tiger has no plan for lands or money, he will become a great lord of war. The story takes you through his perilous journey, which includes fighting a great enemy and the tragedy of love. With Buck¿s remarkable descriptions of the beautiful Chinese lands and people, she makes the story even better. What amazed me most about this book was how Pearl Buck brought many real life situations in to a story that seems so unreal.
She writes about love, suicide, and loneliness which are one of life's most difficult situations. All of the characters were unique in their own way. Wang the Tiger was a man of honour yet lived a life of shame toward his father, son, and himself.
I liked the book because of the way it expresses each of the character's feelings. Wang the Tiger is completely different than any of the other characters. In this book Pearl S. Buck demonstrates bthe power of women and the weakness of men in many ways. The war related scenes in the story makes the book seem more realistic and interesting.
I recommend this trilogy to all ages because it is a great way to learn about Chinese culture. I've developed a great respect and interest for the Chinese traditions. This book just helps us understand Chinese culture more. Pearl S. Buck once again creates a fabulous tale of love, tragedy, and war. Sons is a true page-turner and not only is it an amazing book, but it is a classic.
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