Plato's Republic Books Nine Ten Author:Plato An unabridged oral dramatization of Plato's dialogues in modern English. Professionally trained actors play the characters of Socrates and Plato's brothers. In Book Nine the discussion considers the nature and goodness of the soul and its true relationship to public life. In Book Ten Socrates and Glaucon examine the role of poetry and the other ... more »arts in the context of the best human life.« less