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About The Republic
Plato’s dialogue on justice, the ideal state, and the nature of reality. The book that contains the famous Allegory of the Cave and effectively founded Western political philosophy.
Why it works as an audiobook
Plato wrote in dialogue form — characters trading arguments — which is essentially a script. The Socratic back-and-forth lands more naturally as audio than as silent reading.
- Genre: Philosophy
- Themes: ancient philosophy, political theory, Socratic dialogue, foundational text
- Approximate length: 14 hours
- Source: Project Gutenberg #1497 (public domain)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about listening to The Republic free on Éist.
Is The Republic audiobook free?
Yes. The Republic is in the public domain and free. We're preparing it for in-browser streaming — meanwhile, download the free Éist app (iOS and Android) to listen now with natural AI voices, read along word-by-word, and speed-read with RSVP.
Who wrote The Republic?
The Republic was written by Plato. It was first published in -375.
How long is The Republic audiobook?
The Republic is approximately 14 hours long at normal speed. Adjust the speed, or read even faster with RSVP speed-reading, in the free Éist app.
Can I read along while listening to The Republic?
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Can I speed-read The Republic?
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