Plutarch
Moralia: v. 9 (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674994676
- author:
- Plutarch
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 16.2 x 11 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Theory
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Plutarch's Moralia is a collection of 60 varied works that showcase his expertise in philosophy, ethics and religion. Written in Greek, these essays have been translated into English for this edition. The Loeb Classical Library edition presents Plutarch's writings in fifteen volumes, offering a comprehensive insight into the lives and characters of influential figures from ancient Greece and Rome. This volume contains 46 Parallel Lives, biographies planned to be ethical examples in pairs, as well as other valuable works that provide a unique window into the culture and values of these ancient societies. Through his writings, Plutarch shares his independent thought and studious approach to philosophy, making this collection an invaluable resource for anyone interested in ethics, morality and the history of classical thought.