Roman Lives: A Selection of Eight Roman Lives
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- Synopsis
- In the eight lives of this collection Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures and periods of classical Rome. He portrays virtues to be emulated and vices to be avoided, but his purpose is also implicitly to educate and warn those in his own day who wielded power. In prose that is rich, elegant and sprinkled with learned references, he explores with an extraordinary degree of insight the interplay of character and political action. While drawing chiefly on historical sources, he brings to biography a natural story-teller's ear for a good anecdote. Throughout the ages Plutarch's Lives have been valued for their historical value and their charm. This new translation will introduce new generations to his urbane erudition. The most comprehensive selection available, it is accompanied by a lucid introduction, explanatory notes, bibliographies, maps and indexes. Translated by Robin Waterfield and with notes and introduction by Philip A. Stadter.
- Copyright:
- 1999
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 564 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780199537389
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 03/30/15
- Copyrighted By:
- Robin Waterfield
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs
- Submitted By:
- Worth Trust
- Proofread By:
- Worth Trust
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.