Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans
Writing under the Roman Empire around the turn of the second century, Plutarch paired the lives of famous Greeks and Romans, Theseus with Romulus, Alcibiades with Coriolanus, Demosthenes with Cicero, and followed many of the pairs with a short comparison. He was less interested in battles than in character, and his anecdotes about Alexander, Caesar, Antony and Cato supplied Shakespeare with plots and generations of readers with their picture of the ancient world. This edition presents the Lives in the seventeenth-century translation published under Dryden's name, as revised and corrected by Arthur Hugh Clough in 1859. At nearly fifty biographies it is a very long book, best read a life at a time. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans
Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Plutarch can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans in the public domain?
Yes. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Plutarch is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans?
About 49 h 21 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans?
Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Plutarch is filed under "History" in the Vinteuil library.
