Translated by B.Jowett. Edited, with Introduction by Louise Ropes Loomis. Elegant book. Lovely cloth binding with gilt details on cover, and sewn binding. Quality workmanship made to last. It looks like it was made yesterday. Copyright 1942. Date unknown but likely 1969 as copyright was renewed in 1969. Includes the wonderful original info insert (images 3 and 4).
From the Publisher: "The Classic Club Library Edition of Plato's Dialogues features the famous Jowett translation, edited and annotated by Louise Ropes Loomis, formerly, Professor of History and Philosophy at Wells College. In the introduction, Miss Loomis presents a striking picture of the turbulent times in which Plato lived, as background for her clear and concise explanation of his philosophy.
Each of the five Dialogues selected reveals an important aspect of the Platonic philosophy. The background and significance of each Dialogue are explained in short introductions. And a complete glossary of names mentioned in the text, together with their pronunciation, is included. Decorative touches in the form of a striking frontispiece, and a series of medallions taken from Greek vases, add still more spirit to this immortal book. Accept it ... treasure it ... welcome it into your life."
