Books by Allan Bloom

The best available English translation... [It] compels intelligent readers to come to grips with what Plato actually wrote.' , American Political Science Review

This volume includes essays on "Romeo and Juliet", "Anthony and Cleopatra", "Measure For Measure", "Troilus and Cressida" and "The Winter's Tale". It gives a synoptic treatment of eros - a philosophical reflection on Shakespeare's conception of love and friendship.