Plutarch: Greek Lives (Oxford World's Classics) BRAND NEW

Series Title: Oxford World's Classics

Story Title: Greek Lives

Date of Publication: 2009 (1 April 2009)

Edition: Oxford World's Classics Edition (Paperback)

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

ISBN: 9780199540051

Writers: Plutarch (translated by Robin Waterfield, edited with introduction and notes by Philip A. Stadter)

Characters: Lycurgus, Solon, Themistocles, Aristides, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, Alcibiades, Agesilaus, Alexander the Great, and other prominent figures of ancient Greece

Key Facts: Greek Lives is a selection of nine biographies from Plutarch’s famous Parallel Lives, focusing on key figures from ancient Greek history and mythology. The lives included are those of Lycurgus, Solon, Themistocles, Cimon, Pericles, Nicias, Alcibiades, Agesilaus, and Alexander the Great. Translated by Robin Waterfield and edited by Philip A. Stadter, this Oxford World's Classics edition offers an accessible and scholarly introduction to Plutarch’s influential work, which pairs Greek and Roman lives to explore character, virtue, and leadership. It includes maps, a chronology, and explanatory notes, making it ideal for students and general readers interested in classical history and biography.

Page Count: 528 pages