{"product_id":"plato-menexenus-9781806292899","title":"Menexenus","description":"What if patriotic speeches weren't just tributes-but tools for shaping power and belief?\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn Menexenus, Plato delivers a rare blend of solemn tribute and biting satire through Socrates, who recites a eulogy allegedly written by Pericles' famed partner Aspasia. On the surface, it honors fallen Athenian heroes. Beneath, it dissects how civic pride and historical myth-making are wielded by those in power.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis modern translation presents one of Plato's most subversive dialogues in clear, contemporary language-unveiling its sharp commentary on politics, propaganda, and the fine line between remembrance and manipulation. Part funeral speech, part philosophical critique, Menexenus is a concise but powerful reflection on how societies define themselves through public speech.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:A Satirical Take on Political Rhetoric - Witness Plato's ironic spin on traditional funeral orations and national pride.Insight into Athenian Democracy - Understand how rhetoric influenced political life and collective memory in classical Athens.Socrates as a Mock-Orator - Explore Socrates in a rare role, both paying tribute and questioning the tribute itself.A Contemporary Translation for the Modern Reader - Clear and faithful prose brings Plato's wit and wisdom to life.Timeless Themes of Patriotism and Propaganda - Learn how history can be glorified-or distorted-through carefully crafted speech.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you've ever wondered how leaders shape national identity or how eloquent words can conceal deeper motives, Menexenus is Plato's answer-a brief but brilliant challenge to think beyond what is said, and ask why it is said.","brand":"The Library of Alexandria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53763412230486,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/plato-menexenus-9781806292899","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}