Both an ideal entr_e for beginning readers and a solid text for
scholars, the second edition of Peter Kalkavage's acclaimed
translation of Plato's Timaeus brings enhanced accessibility to a
rendering well known for its faithfulness to the original text. An
extensive essay offers insights into the reading of the work, the
nature of Platonic dialogue, and the cultural background of the
Timaeus. Appendices on music, astronomy, and geometry provide
additional guidance. A brief outline of the themes of the work, a
detailed glossary, and a selected bibliography are also included.