Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 1
Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 1 by Plutarch, published by SMK Books on April 3, 2018, is a significant collection of biographies that explores the lives of notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome. This edition spans 386 pages and is presented in English. The work, commonly referred to as Parallel Lives, features a series of biographies arranged in pairs to highlight the moral virtues and failings shared by these historical figures.
Readers will find that Plutarch’s Lives includes twenty-three pairs of biographies, each pairing a Greek with a Roman, along with four additional unpaired lives. This structure serves to illuminate the commonalities and contrasts between these influential individuals. The book delves into themes of biography and history, providing insights into the lives of these noble figures and their impact on their respective cultures.
Official synopsis Publisher
Plutarch’s Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch’s Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings. The surviving Parallel Lives, contain twenty-three pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman, as well as four unpaired, single lives. It is a work of considerable importance.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 1” about?
Who is the author of “Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 1”?
When was “Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 1” published?
What is the ISBN for “Plutarch’s Lives Vol. 1”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
