“It is a troublesome and difficult task that philosophy has in hand when it undertakes to cure garrulousness. For the remedy, words of reason, requires listeners; but the garrulous listen to nobody, for they are always talking.”Plutarch’s essay takes on an unusual philosophical problem: people who talk too much. In part an erudite and highly amusing history of the chatterbox as a social phenomenon, On Talkativeness also finds its way to the heart of much more serious issue...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings, probably written at the beginning of the second century AD.

"Plutarch's Lives" is a collection of biographical essays written by the Greek historian and philosopher Plutarch in the 1st century AD. The work consists of 50 paired biographies of famous Greek and Roman figures, with each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman. The lives covered in the work range from legendary figures such as Theseus and Romulus, to famous politicians and military leaders such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.The purpose of "Plutarch's Lives" is to provide ...

Plutarch's Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans, commonly called Parallel Lives or Plutarch's Lives, is a series of biographies of famous men, arranged in tandem to illuminate their common moral virtues or failings. The surviving Parallel Lives, contain twenty-three pairs of biographies, each pair consisting of one Greek and one Roman, as well as four unpaired, single lives. It is a work of considerable importance, not only as a source of information about the individuals biographized, but...

"Plutarch's Lives" presents captivating biographies of Greek and Roman luminaries. Plutarch's insightful narrative delves into their achievements, character, and moral virtues, offering a unique window into classical times. Through parallel comparisons, he unveils universal human traits, igniting reflections on leadership, ethics, and history's enduring relevance. This monumental work captures the essence of historical figures, making it an enlightening exploration of past lives and lesson...

The Moralia was composed first, while the composition of the Parallel Lives occupied much of the last two decades of Plutarch’s life. Though offering a broad range of subjects, these essays all ultimately aim towards the moral education of their readers.This compendium of Plutarch’s works on morals and living is a decent read. Plenty of ancient wisdom drawn from Greek and Roman Times, and full of quotes from philosophers and sages. Not a page turner, but a quality collection.

The essays here rendered into English have not been selected as the very best pieces in Plutarch’sMoralia, but, first, as typical examples of his writing in that kind, and, second, as covering between them a tolerably large field of interesting matter. The Moralia offer us perhaps the best of all extant material for judging the civilization of the middle classes of society just before and after the year 100 of our era. From them and from Pliny’s Letters we are able to form a fairly complet...

These forty-eight biographies by the ancient Greek scholar demonstrate the parallel lives of famous rulers such as Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar.A Greek priest of Delphi who acquired Roman citizenship later in life, Plutarch undertook his Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans to demonstrate the influence of character on the fates of famous men. He also wished to show that the legacy and achievements of his native Greece were no less impressive than ...

Dramatic artist, natural scientist and philosopher, Plutarch is widely regarded as the most significant historian of his era, writing sharp and succinct accounts of the greatest politicians and statesman of the classical period. Taken from the Lives, a series of biographies spanning the Graeco-Roman age, this collection illuminates the twilight of the old Roman Republic from 157-43 bc. Whether describing the would-be dictators Marius and Sulla, the battle between Crassus and Spartacus, the...

In each biography, Plutarch employs a comparative approach, often pairing a Greek figure with a Roman counterpart to highlight similarities and differences in their virtues and vices. For instance, the life of Alexander the Great is juxtaposed with that of Julius Caesar, allowing readers to glean insights into their respective contributions to history and their differing moral landscapes. Plutarch's narratives are rich with anecdotes, philosophical reflections, and moral lessons, providing...

Complete Works of Plutarch -- Volume 3: Essays and Miscellanies compiles a range of Plutarch’s writings on various philosophical, moral, and cultural topics. This volume includes his reflections on ethics, education, politics, and society, offering readers a broader understanding of his worldview beyond his well-known Lives. Plutarch's essays explore the nature of virtue, the role of fate, the idea of happiness, and the relationship between philosophy and daily life.Through these writings,...

Plutarch traces the fortunes of Athens through nine lives - from Theseus, its founder, to Lysander, its Spartan conqueror - in this seminal workWhat makes a leader? For Plutarch the answer lay not in great victories, but in moral strengths. In these nine biographies, taken from his Parallel Lives, Plutarch illustrates the rise and fall of Athens through nine lives, from the legendary days of Theseus, the city's founder, through Solon, Themistocles, Aristid...