Plutarch
Greek Lives (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540051
- author:
- Plutarch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 19.5 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Discover the lives of ancient Greece's most influential figures in this comprehensive collection. Plutarch's masterful narrative weaves together the stories of Lycurgus, Pericles, Solon, Nicias, Themistocles, Alcibiades, Cimon, Agesilaus and Alexander, offering a unique glimpse into the character and political action of classical Greece. Through rich, elegant prose, Plutarch explores the interplay between individual virtues and vices, as well as the impact of politics on personal lives. This new translation brings to life the author's urbane erudition, making it accessible to new generations of readers. With its accompanying introduction, explanatory notes, bibliographies, maps and indexes, this volume provides a wealth of information for those interested in classical history and literature. Oxford World's Classics has made available this collection for over 100 years, reflecting the publisher's commitment to scholarship and providing an affordable and comprehensive selection of literature from around the globe.
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