

Why Read Plutarch?
Jul 27, 2020
Plutarch, an ancient biographer who compared Greek and Roman heroes, is the guest of this podcast. Topics explored include Plutarch's focus on virtue, the format of the show which covers one episode per life, the best English translations of Plutarch's works, and the organization of his lives.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Plutarch's Essay Format and the Invitation of Heroes
02:31 • 4min
The Power of Biography and the Drama of the Founding of the United States
06:53 • 13min
Choosing the Right Translation of Plutarch
20:21 • 3min
Organizing Plutarch's Lives and the Value of Reading
22:56 • 3min