Plutarch
Parallel Lives
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Plutarch's Parallel Lives is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings.
Written in the late first century AD, it offers insights into the character and actions of notable figures from Greek and Roman history.
By comparing the lives of individuals such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Plutarch explores themes of leadership, virtue, and the influence of character on destiny.
The biographies are not mere historical accounts but aim to provide moral lessons and reflections on human nature.
Plutarch's work has had a lasting impact on Western literature and thought, influencing writers, philosophers, and political thinkers for centuries.
His detailed portrayals and insightful comparisons continue to make Parallel Lives a valuable source for understanding the complexities of human character and the lessons of history.
Written in the late first century AD, it offers insights into the character and actions of notable figures from Greek and Roman history.
By comparing the lives of individuals such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar, Plutarch explores themes of leadership, virtue, and the influence of character on destiny.
The biographies are not mere historical accounts but aim to provide moral lessons and reflections on human nature.
Plutarch's work has had a lasting impact on Western literature and thought, influencing writers, philosophers, and political thinkers for centuries.
His detailed portrayals and insightful comparisons continue to make Parallel Lives a valuable source for understanding the complexities of human character and the lessons of history.
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