Parallel Lives by Plutarch
"Parallel Lives" is a collection of biographies of famous Greek and Roman figures, written in pairs to draw comparisons between their lives. The work explores the influence of character on the lives and destinies of these historical figures. The biographies are not only a record of the lives of these individuals, but also provide insight into the times in which they lived, offering a unique perspective on the history and culture of the ancient world.
The 682nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- -100
- Nationality
- Greek
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Greek
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