by Plato
First published 2000
In the bustling heart of ancient Athens, the renowned orator Gorgias finds himself embroiled in a fierce battle of wits with the philosopher Socrates. As they spar over the nature of rhetoric, power, and the very foundations of justice, the city's elite are drawn into the fray, their allegiances and convictions tested to the limit. In this timeless philosophical drama, Plato masterfully weaves a tapestry of ideas that still resonate today, exploring the eternal struggle between the pursuit of truth and the seductions of persuasion.
Genres: drama, philosophy, political-science, ancient
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, philosophical-debate
Period: Early works to 1800
408 pages · Paperback