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Plutarch Lives, IV, Alcibiades and Coriolanus. Lysander and Sulla (Loeb Classical Library®) (Volume IV)

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Book Synopsis: Comparative biographies of distinguished Greeks and Romans. Plutarch (Plutarchus), ca. AD 45–120, was born at Chaeronea in Boeotia in central Greece, studied philosophy at Athens, and, after coming to Rome as a teacher in philosophy, was given consular rank by the emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. He was married and the father of one daughter and four sons. He appears as a man of kindly character and independent thought, studious and learned. Plutarch wrote on many subjects. Most popular have always been the forty-six Parallel Lives, biographies planned to be ethical examples in pairs (in each pair, one Greek figure and one similar Roman), though the last four lives are single. All are invaluable sources of our knowledge of the lives and characters of Greek and Roman statesmen, soldiers, and orators. Plutarch's many other varied extant works, about sixty in number, are known as Moralia or Moral Essays. They are of high literary value, besides being of great use to people interested in philosophy, ethics, and religion. The Loeb Classical Library edition of the Lives is in eleven volumes.

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Discover the fascinating lives of ancient Greeks and Romans with Plutarch Lives, IV, Alcibiades and Coriolanus. Lysander and Sulla. This volume from the renowned Loeb Classical Library® offers comparative biographies of some of the most distinguished figures in the history of humanity. Plutarch, an esteemed philosopher and writer, provides a unique perspective on the lives and characters of Greek and Roman statesmen, soldiers, and orators.

Plutarch, born in AD 45–120, was not only a philosopher but also a teacher in philosophy at Rome and Greece. His extensive knowledge and expertise granted him consular rank by Emperor Trajan and a procuratorship in Greece by Hadrian. With his profound understanding of ethics, Plutarch crafted the Parallel Lives series, consisting of forty-six biographies that aim to serve as ethical examples. Each pair of biographies compares one Greek figure with a similar Roman, shedding light on the similarities and differences between these two civilizations.

Not only do the Parallel Lives provide readers with valuable historical insights, but Plutarch's Moralia or Moral Essays add an extra layer of literary richness to his works. With approximately sixty essays in total, Plutarch covers a wide range of topics, including philosophy, ethics, and religion. These essays are highly regarded for their literary quality, making them a must-read for both scholars and enthusiasts interested in delving deeper into the intellectual world of ancient Greece and Rome.

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