Plutarch's Lives - Plutarch
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Translator name not noted above: Arthur Hugh Clough Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name "Harvard Classics," this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University's longest-serving president. Also known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it represented Eliot's belief that a basic liberal education could be gleaned by reading from an anthology of works that could fit on five feet of bookshelf. Volume XII features…mehr

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Translator name not noted above: Arthur Hugh Clough Originally published between 1909 and 1917 under the name "Harvard Classics," this stupendous 51-volume set-a collection of the greatest writings from literature, philosophy, history, and mythology-was assembled by American academic CHARLES WILLIAM ELIOT (1834-1926), Harvard University's longest-serving president. Also known as "Dr. Eliot's Five Foot Shelf," it represented Eliot's belief that a basic liberal education could be gleaned by reading from an anthology of works that could fit on five feet of bookshelf. Volume XII features selections from the biographical writings of the Greek historian PLUTARCH (c. 46 A.D.-120 A.D.), which offer us the only sources of information that have survived for some personages, and exerted a profound influence on the literature to come, particularly throughout the Renaissance and Enlightenment. Included are Plutarch's biographies of Themistocles, Pericles, Aristides, Coriolanus, Demosthenes, Cicero, and others.
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Plutarch, born around AD 46 in Chaeronea, Boeotia, was a prominent Greek philosopher, historian, and biographer. He hailed from a distinguished family and pursued studies in mathematics and philosophy in Athens under the tutelage of Ammonius. Throughout his life, Plutarch maintained close relationships with notable Roman figures, reflecting his integration into both Greek and Roman societies.His most renowned work, Parallel Lives, comprises a series of biographies pairing notable Greeks and Romans to highlight their moral virtues and vices. This collection offers profound insights into human nature and has significantly influenced Western literature and thought. Additionally, Plutarch's Moralia encompasses a diverse array of essays and speeches on ethical, religious, and philosophical topics, further showcasing his intellectual versatility.Beyond his literary contributions, Plutarch served as a priest at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, underscoring his active engagement in religious and civic life. He was also a vegetarian, reflecting his philosophical views on ethics and the treatment of animals. Plutarch's works continue to be studied for their rich historical content and enduring reflections on morality and human behavior.