The Republic

Translated with Notes, An Interpretive Essay, and a New Introduction by Raymond Larson

By: Plato, Raymond Larson - translator

Narrated by: Don Hagen

This highly regarded volume features a modern translation of all ten books of The Republic. Translated by Raymond Larson.
The Republic is an explosion of thought; a ten-book brainstorm of one of the greatest minds of all-time.

©1968 Allan Bloom (P)2014 Gildan Media LLC

Raymond Larson is the translator!

Any additional comments?

I have both the Larson and Bloom, so I was able to compare. It's definitely the Larson, which is probably a wise choice to read aloud--Bloom is very good, but doesn't flow that well. Please someone make a recording of the new Joe Sachs translation of the Republic!

The narrator is not really going for the sparkle and humor of the original (and this translation in particular), and has Glaucon and Adeimantus sound like little boys, but these things are hard to get right.

All this being said, this is the best recording currently available for a serious student of Plato, who wants to get the sound and pace of how it must have been to hear it read aloud--as it no doubt was.

the philosophy. the narration was good and did not distract from the content.

I enjoy Pluto's Republic every time I read or listen. This narration was good as it did not distract from the work. What more can I say. Read and/or listen. I strongly recommend it

The thoughts of an ancient philosopher.

What is justice? What is the best way to live? And what is the best way to govern. Hear what Socrates has to say.

Still a Classic a Must Read

The Republic is a Must read many times over!
This was a Great Presentation Period!

Excellent

From narration to the story itself this is among my favorite books from audible so far(out of around 70)👌👍👏👏👏