Classic & Older Gothic

Republic

by Plato

Plato's Socratic dialogue constructs an ideal state while probing the nature of justice, knowledge, and the soul through rigorous philosophical inquiry. The allegory of the cave and the philosopher-king remain foundational to Western thought. A cornerstone of philosophy that questions how we should live and what constitutes a good society.

More Classic & Older Gothic

• Redwall — Brian Jacques
• Chapterhouse: Dune — Frank Herbert
• The Naked Sun — Isaac Asimov
• The Vile Village — Lemony Snicket
• The Pillars of the Earth — Ken Follett
• Christine — Stephen King
• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom — Miguel Ruiz
• Winnie-the-Pooh — A.A. Milne

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