Μενέξενος

Μενέξενος is a satirical dialogue by Plato, written around 389 BC, that critiques the oratory skills of his contemporaries in Athens. The work is notable for its ironic tone and artistic irony, reflecting Plato's disdain for the rhetoric that permeated Athenian society following the tragic death of Socrates. The dialogue features Menexenus, a young student of Socrates, and serves as a commentary on the political and social dynamics of the time.