The dialogues of the Cyropaedia by Gera, D, Gera, Deborah Levine

“…These conversations are shown to have several features or themes in common, such as a blend of serious and light conversation, a discussion of poverty and wealth, a love interest and rivalry among the guests. The symposia of the <em>Cyr</em>. are compared to earlier literary symposia, including those of Plato and Xenophon, and some of the more Persian features of these parties are pointed out.…”