Plutarch
Roman Lives: A Selection of Eight Lives (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537389
- author:
- Plutarch
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 608
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Literary essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Roman Lives: A Selection of Eight Lives by Plutarch This collection of eight biographies offers a unique insight into the lives of the most influential figures in classical Rome. Plutarch's prose is rich and elegant, weaving together historical facts with engaging anecdotes to create a compelling narrative. Through the lives of Marcus Cato, Sulla, Aemilius Paullus, Pompey, the Gracchi, Marius, Julius Caesar, and Anthony, Plutarch explores the interplay between character and political action, revealing the virtues to be emulated and the vices to be avoided. This new translation, accompanied by a lucid introduction, explanatory notes, and other valuable features, makes Plutarch's urbane erudition accessible to new generations of readers. Oxford World's Classics has made this comprehensive selection available, providing a wealth of information and resources for those interested in classical Rome and its history.
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