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Cambridge University Press The Play of Character in Plato's Dialogues

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Product Description This book attempts to bridge the gulf that still exists between 'literary' and 'philosophical' interpreters of Plato by looking at his use of characterization. Characterization is intrinsic to dramatic form and a concern with human character in an ethical sense pervades the dialogues on the discursive level. Form and content are further reciprocally related through Plato's discursive preoccupation with literary characterization. Two opening chapters examine the methodological issues involved in reading Plato 'as drama' and a set of questions surrounding Greek 'character' words (especially ethos), including ancient Greek views about the influence of dramatic character on an audience. The figure of Sokrates qua Platonic 'hero' also receives preliminary discussion. The remaining chapters offer close readings of select dialogues, chosen to show the wide range of ways in which Plato uses his characters, with special emphasis on the kaleidoscopic figure of Sokrates and on Plato's own relationship to his 'dramatic' hero. Review 'Ruby Blondell provides a thoroughly researched, intelligently conceived, and well written book which addresses the specific manners in which Plato wrestles with and carries out this very complex task … Blondell has contributed an impressive piece of scholarship worthy of close and considered attention.' Jill Gordon, Colby College'… a thoroughly researched, intelligently conceived, and well written book … What she presents really is a new approach to understanding the evidence one is presented with in Plato's dialogues … Blondell has contributed an impressive piece of scholarship worthy of close and considered attention.' Jill Gordon, Ancient Philosophy'… invigorating … a welcome addition [an] excellent book … [its] insights do shed real and new light on the dramatic composition of the dialogues … the book will certainly be important in the debate about Platonic form and content.' M. M. McCabe, The Times Literary Supplement'… important, stimulating.' Myles Burnyeat, London Review of Books'What is especially pleasing about Blondell's book is that it puts its case so directly and clearly, as well as forcefully. I suggest that it should be treated as foundational for (so-called) literary interpretation of Plato.' Christopher Rowe, Phronesis'… this is a detailed and complex study of characterization containing many excellent individual observations.' Journal of Hellenic Studies Book Description This book provides an interpretation of Plato from the point of view of dramatic characterization. About the Author Ruby Blondell is Professor of Classics at the University of Washington and author of two books and many articles on Greek drama and philosophy.

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Brand: Cambridge University Press
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0521793009
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Drama
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Release Date: 27 June 2002
Listed Since: 22 December 2006

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