The Plato Papers - **Signed** - 1st/1st

Ackroyd Peter

Published by Chatto & Windus, London, 1999

About this Item

Now in protected jacket, signed 'Peter Ackroyd April 1, 1999' to the title page. Set 2000 years in the future Plato, the orator, summons the citizens of London on ritual occasions to impart the ancient history of their city. He dwells particularly on the unhappy era of Mouldwarp (AD1500 - 2300), which existed before the dimming of the stars and the buring of the machines. He lectures upon 'The Origin of Species' by the novelist Charles Dickens and even explains such early myths of creation as 'super-string theory' and 'relativity'. But then something happens, a dream, a vision or a journey - opinions are divided - but he enters a vast underground cavern, where citizens of Mouldwarp London still live. When Plato returns with stories of this lost world he is put on trial for corrupting the youth by means of lies and fables. Are their lives part of some greater reality? All will depend upon the judgment of Plato by his fellow citizens. Seller Inventory # 002691

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Plato Papers - **Signed** - 1st/1st

Publisher: Chatto & Windus, London

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Not Price Clipped

Signed: Signed and Dated

Edition: First Edition/First Printing.

Book Type: Book