The Republic

The Republic
by Plato


The Republic is a Socratic dialogue by Plato, written in approximately 380 BC. In Plato's fictional dialogues the characters of Socrates as well as various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether the just man is happier than the unjust man by constructing an imaginary city ruled by philosopher-kings. The dialogue also discusses the nature of the philosopher, Plato's Theory of Forms, the conflict between philosophy and poetry, and the immortality of the soul.

The Oresteia Trilogy

The Oresteia Trilogy: Agamemnon, the Libation-Bearers and the Furies
by Aeschylus

Classic trilogy by great tragedian deals with the bloody history of the House of Atreus. Grand in style, rich in diction and dramatic dialogue, the plays embody Aeschylus’ concerns with the destiny and fate of both individuals and the state, all played out under the watchful eye of the gods.