Meno. Euthyphro. Apology. Crito. Phaedo. Gorgias. Appendix I: Lesser Hippias. Alcibiades I. Menexenus. Appendix II: Alcibiades II. Eryxias

This volume is part of the Loeb Classical Library, an ambitious publishing endeavor established by James Loeb in 1911. The series was designed to make the entirety of Greek and Roman literature accessible to both scholars and the general public by presenting the original text alongside an English translation on the facing page. This specific collection of Platonic dialogues adheres to the library's hallmark format, featuring a standardized aesthetic designed to foster a clean, scholarly reading experience.

The translation and editorial work within these volumes reflect the rigorous academic standards of the early twentieth century. By pairing influential dialogues such as the Apology and Phaedo with supplementary texts, the collection aims to provide a comprehensive look at the Socratic method and the development of Platonic philosophy. These editions remain a foundational resource for the study of Western thought, prized for their portability and the reliable, conservative translation styles chosen for the series.