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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1 (of 4)
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Plutarch, 46-120?
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "Plutarch's Lives, Volume 1" by Plutarch is a noteworthy collection of biographies written in the late 1st century AD. This historical account provides a comprehensive portrait of prominent figures from ancient Greece and Rome, focusing on their lives, character, and influence. Plutarch's work is celebrated not only for its historical significance but also for its narrative style that brings these historical figures to life, making them relatable to contemporary readers. The beginning of "Plutarch's Lives" introduces the author's intent and methodology for biographical writing. In his preface, Plutarch emphasizes the importance of character over mere historical facts, and he aims to present a moral and ethical reflection through his portrayals. The opening portion details his writing style and the context in which he lived and worked, sharing anecdotes about the subjects of his biographies, including Greek and Roman statesmen and warriors. It also touches on his own life, background, and the significance of his works in shaping historical knowledge and moral philosophy in both his time and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Life of Plutarch
- Life of Theseus
- Life of Romulus
- Comparison of Theseus and Romulus
- Life of Lykurgus
- Life of Numa
- Comparison of Numa with Lykurgus
- Life of Solon
- Life of Poplicola
- Comparison of Solon and Poplicola
- Life of Themistokles
- Life of Camillus
- Life of Perikles
- Life of Fabius Maximus
- Comparison of Perikles and Fabius Maximius
- Life of Alkibiades
- Life of Caius Marcius Coriolanus
- Comparison between Alkibiades and Coriolanus
- Life of Timoleon
- Life of Aemilius
- Comparison of Paulus Aemilius and Timoleon.
- Credits:
- E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team, with special thanks to Thundergnat
- Notes:
- Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_Lives
- Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
- Release date is 2004-11-12
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