The plot to save Socrates
Paul Levinson
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The plot to save Socrates
Published
2006
Publisher
Tor
Pages
271
ISBN-13
9780765305701
ISBN-10
0765305704
Description
(Publishers Description) Paul Levinson's astonishing new Sf novel is a surprise and a delight: In the year 2042, Sierra, a young graduate student in Classics is shown a new dialog of Socrates, recently discovered, in which a time traveler tries to argue that Socrates might escape death by travel to the future! Thomas, the elderly scholar who has shown her the document, disappears, and Sierra immediately begins to track down the provenance of the manuscript, with the help of her classical scholar boyfriend, Max. The trail leads her to a time machine in a gentlemen's club in London and in New York, and into the past--and to a time traveler from her future, posing as Heron of Alexandria in 150 AD. Complications, mysteries, travels, and time loops proliferate as Sierra tries to discern who is planning to save the greatest philosopher in human history, or to do so herself. And she finds that time travel raises more questions than it answers. Fascinating historical characters from Alcibiades (of the honeyed thighs) and William Henry Appleton, the great 19th century American publisher, to Socrates himself appear with surprises in every chapter, Paul Levinson has outdone himself in The Plot to Save Socrates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The plot to save Socrates?
This edition of The plot to save Socrates has approximately 271 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The plot to save Socrates?
For most readers, The plot to save Socrates typically takes between 5h 39m and 3h 46m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 67,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 31m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 67,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The plot to save Socrates?
The estimated word count for The plot to save Socrates is approximately 67,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The plot to save Socrates?
The plot to save Socrates was written by Paul Levinson.
When was The plot to save Socrates published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.