Plutarch's Morals
Plutarch's Morals gathers the ethical essays of the Greek writer best known for his Parallel Lives. In A. R. Shilleto's translation, this volume brings together more than two dozen pieces on the conduct of life: how to tell a flatterer from a friend, how to restrain anger, how to profit from one's enemies, whether virtue can be taught, on talkativeness, curiosity, shyness, contentment of mind, exile, and borrowing money. There is also a letter of consolation Plutarch wrote to his wife on the death of their small daughter. Plutarch is practical rather than systematic, fond of anecdote and quotation, and his advice has been borrowed by essayists from Montaigne onward. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Plutarch's Morals 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's Morals in the public domain?
Yes. Plutarch's Morals by Plutarch is a public-domain work, here in the translation by A. R. Shilleto. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Plutarch's Morals?
About 10 h 43 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's Morals?
Plutarch's Morals by Plutarch is filed under "Philosophy" in the Vinteuil library.
