Plato's Republic I: Greek Text with Facing Vocabulary and Commentary

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Die diakritischen Zeichen werden nicht korrekt, sondern durch irgendwelche enigmatischen Symbole dargestellt: Das Buch wird dadurch völlig unbrauchbar. Warum man es trotzdem in den Handel gebracht hat, ist mir unerklärlich. Es handelt sich um die "revised edition" von 1912.

This is the most useful book. It has the text, a useful facing vocabulary with grammatical notes. It is well set out and easy to read--the Greek text is very clear--and the facing pages do away with cumbersome dictionary and other searches. All the extraneous things one needs to do in reading the usual plain Greek text have been obviated and although one still needs to learn carefully and methodically no energy is wasted on tiresome distractions. I also have Steadman's Plato's Symposium in the same series and heartily recommend it as well. Moreover, the price is eminently reasonable.

I love the simple and effetive way of reading Attic Greek, as presented by the author. It simplifies the outline of the course, enabling us to read and memorize the lessons with its auxiliary tools like the flashcards that are freely availabre on the author's web site. Bisides, it is based on the 20th century Jonh Burnet greek text. I recomended especially because its affordable price. Orlando Nogueira

As a beginning student of Classical Greek with a desire to read the primary sources for Ancient Philosophy I am thrilled with Professor Steadman's presentation. The running vocabulary coupled with the alphabetical list of frequent vocabulary provide essential practice tools especially for an inexperienced student like me. I look forward to future volumes!

Steadman's Greek textbooks are excellent participants in my education. They make Greek and leisure reading finally coincide! My one criticism: why the first book of the Republic? It's not the meat of the Republic's argument, nor is is the theatrical tour-de-force Steadman suggests. Regardless, it's a great edition of an OK piece of Plato.