by Plato
First published 1998
Plato's "Critias" immerses readers in the intellectual ferment of ancient Athens. As the city's elite gather, a war of words erupts between the influential statesman Critias and his former teacher, the famed philosopher Socrates. Critias wields his cunning rhetoric to challenge Socrates' lofty ideals, while Socrates fights to preserve the integrity of his philosophical vision. The stakes are high, with the very future of Athens hanging in the balance. "Critias" is a gripping exploration of the clash between pragmatism and principle, where two brilliant minds grapple for the soul of the city.
Genres: philosophy, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, political-science, ancient, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: clash-of-ideologies, enemies-to-lovers
34 pages · Paperback