Long thought to be one of the most accurate rendering of Plato’s Republic which has however been published, this broadly acclaimed work is the first strictly literal translation of the timeless classic. This second release includes a fresh introduction by Professor Bloom, whose careful translation and interpretation from the Republic was first released in 1968. In addition to the corrected text itself gleam rich and useful essay-as well as indexes-which will better enable the audience to approach the center of Plato’s intention.