Πλουτάρχου Βίοι Παράλληλοι - Τόμος 1 by Plutarch

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Author Plutarch, 46-120?
Translator Rankaves, Alexandros Rizos, 1809-1892
Title Πλουτάρχου Βίοι Παράλληλοι - Τόμος 1
Θησεύς - Ρωμύλος - Λυκούργος - Νουμάς
Note Parallel lives - Volume 1
Credits Sophia Canoni and George Canonis
Summary "Πλουτάρχου Βίοι Παράλληλοι - Τόμος 1" by Plutarch is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume introduces a series of biographical sketches that compare notable figures from ancient Greece and Rome, including Theseus, Romulus, Lycurgus, and Numa. The work aims to highlight moral virtues and inspire readers to emulate them through the intertwined lives of its subjects. The opening of the text sets a foundational understanding of the purpose and context of Plutarch's biographies. It introduces Theseus and Romulus as two parallel figures, emphasizing their similarities, such as their noble lineage and heroic traits. Plutarch contrasts their lives, suggesting their respective influences on their cities—Athens and Rome—while acknowledging their shared experiences of personal struggles and familial conflicts. Through this introspective lens, the author begins to explore themes of governance, virtue, and moral character that will be examined throughout the biographical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Greek
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Greece -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
Subject Rome -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 42454
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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