The Republic
by Plato
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- Keeping it Platonic
We've got the skinny on Plato for you—his bio, quotes, and the burning answer to the question, "What's so great about this guy?" Treat yourself to this link or share it with your class. It's pretty freaking useful… if we do say so ourselves. - Who Wants to Kill Their Mother?
Looking to turn this ancient Greek thing into a whole unit? Hoping to show your kids just how interesting some of the writing from way back when is? You'll definitely want to check out Electra then, Sophocles's play about a woman who wants to murder her mother.