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A review by lilliangrey
The Republic by Plato
informative
slow-paced
3.5
I think the most interesting part of this book was the ending (and I say that with upmost sincerity).
I read this book for no apparent reason other than my professor went over a small excerpt in class one day and I was intrigued. But I slowly came to the realisation as I was flipping the pages that Athenian democracy is not an interest that I should like to entertain through ancient literature. Of course, I recognise the relative significance of the book when it comes to understanding not only ancient society but the subsequent influence into our modern society, but I sometimes think the only reason people read this book on their own accord is to appear holier than thou. While I can certainly say that it was a chore to get through, it will be beneficial for my later studies I imagine, should I continue to be enamoured by the classical world.
I read this book for no apparent reason other than my professor went over a small excerpt in class one day and I was intrigued. But I slowly came to the realisation as I was flipping the pages that Athenian democracy is not an interest that I should like to entertain through ancient literature. Of course, I recognise the relative significance of the book when it comes to understanding not only ancient society but the subsequent influence into our modern society, but I sometimes think the only reason people read this book on their own accord is to appear holier than thou. While I can certainly say that it was a chore to get through, it will be beneficial for my later studies I imagine, should I continue to be enamoured by the classical world.