Plutarch
Lives: v. 2 (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674990531
- author:
- Plutarch
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 630
- Dimensions:
- 16.3 x 11.4 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Plutarch's Parallel Lives, Volume II, brings together the biographies of distinguished Greeks and Romans. Written by Plutarch, a philosopher and teacher who lived in ancient Greece and Rome, these comparative biographies offer valuable insights into the lives and characters of statesmen, soldiers, and orators from both cultures.
Plutarch's works are renowned for their high literary value and their enduring relevance to philosophy, ethics, and religion. The Parallel Lives, comprising forty-six biographies in pairs, provide a unique window into the lives and values of ancient Greek and Roman leaders. This edition, part of the Loeb Classical Library series, presents these invaluable sources of knowledge in English.
Alongside the Parallel Lives, Plutarch wrote numerous other works, including the Moralia or Moral Essays, which showcase his expertise on a wide range of subjects. With its rich historical context and engaging biographical narratives, this volume is an excellent choice for anyone interested in classical history and biography.
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