{"product_id":"menexenus-plato-9781806292905","title":"Menexenus: Plato's Satirical Funeral Oration - Patriotism, Politics, and the Use of Rhetoric (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"\u003cem\u003eWhat if patriotic speeches weren't just tributes-but tools for shaping power and belief?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMenexenus\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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, \u003cem\u003eMenexenus\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise but powerful reflection on how societies define themselves through public speech.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Satirical Take on Political Rhetoric\u003c\/strong\u003e - Witness Plato's ironic spin on traditional funeral orations and national pride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsight into Athenian Democracy\u003c\/strong\u003e - Understand how rhetoric influenced political life and collective memory in classical Athens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSocrates as a Mock-Orator\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore Socrates in a rare role, both paying tribute and questioning the tribute itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Contemporary Translation for the Modern Reader\u003c\/strong\u003e - Clear and faithful prose brings Plato's wit and wisdom to life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Themes of Patriotism and Propaganda\u003c\/strong\u003e - Learn how history can be glorified-or distorted-through carefully crafted speech.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever wondered how leaders shape national identity or how eloquent words can conceal deeper motives, \u003cem\u003eMenexenus\u003c\/em\u003e is Plato's answer-a brief but brilliant challenge to think beyond what is said, and ask why it is said.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Plato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806292904\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806292905\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 44\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Plato","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48241940332799,"sku":"9781806292905","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_89039ad9-4ecb-4d7b-a860-73b3c52517b5.jpg?v=1772656682","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/menexenus-plato-9781806292905","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}