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Roman Lives - A Selection of Eight Lives (Paperback)
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Roman Lives - A Selection of Eight Lives (Paperback)
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Marcus Cato Sulla Aemilius Paullus Pompey The Gracchi Marius Julius
Caesar Anthony 'I treat the narrative of the Lives as a kind of
mirror...The experience is like nothing so much as spending time in
their company and living with them: I receive and welcome each of
them in turn as my guest.' 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.
ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has
made available the widest range of literature from around the
globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to
scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of
other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading
authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date
bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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