The introductionaloneis worth the price of the text. Gehring, Hood College, "A brilliant translation that gives new life to a classic. Lucidly translated, his notes of explanation are, additionally, useful both to novice and to scholar."-Verna V. Adams, Pace University "Waterfield's editions in the World's Classics series are superlative. numbers, excellent notes, size, and comfortable binding."-Madonna R. Lenz, Drew University " introductory material is lucid and well-chosen."-Bryn Mawr Classical Review "I like full Intro., marginal ref.
Informative but not pedantic."-Professor John R. The notes and the index of names also add a fresh level of usefulness and a measure of charm."-Elf S. More accessible than its predecessors, students will benefit from the refreshingly new tone of the introduction and translation. Waterfield brings grace and style to the Symposium, brushing away the dust that pollutes the inferior, dead translations of the past."-William McTaggart, Westminster College "The translation is quite good, remaining faithful to the original while flowing smoothly for the modern reader."-Ancient Philosophy "Waterfield's translation is scholarly, yet in touch with the ZEITGEIST. The introduction alone is worth the price of the text. He emphasises that Plato's Symposium is fun.'Sophia Sackville-West, London Evening Standard, "A brilliant translation that gives new life to a classic. 'In his lucid introduction Waterfield highlights the artistry and subtleties which might elude non-classicists.
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