<p>"Taking full advantage of S. R. Slings' new Greek text of the <i>Republic</i>, Reeve has given us a translation both accurate and limpid. Loving attention to detail and deep familiarity with Plato's thought are evident on every page. Reeve's brilliant decision to cast the dialogue into direct speech produces a compelling impression of immediacy unmatched by other English translations currently available."<br /> —Lloyd P. Gerson, <i>University of Toronto</i></p>

<p>"Reeve's new translation can be highly recommended for its accurate and readable rendering of the original. . . . Those who read the <i>Republic</i> for the first time or for pleasure are sure to find this the most attractive and accessible translation currently available."<br /> —Naoko Yamagata, in <i>Journal of Classics Teaching</i></p>

"David Reeve's long and devoted engagement with Plato's <i>Republic</i>, evidenced in his highly-regarded revision of George Grube's translation, issues now in a completely new translation of his own. In this version, Socrates' narration of his conversation with Glaucon and Adeimantus et al. is converted so far as possible into dramatically gripping and effective direct speech. Its increased accessibility promises to make it the number-one choice for undergraduate courses."<br /> —John Cooper, <i>Princeton University</i>