A masterful edition of Plutarch's "Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans" in two volumes, English translation edited by John Dryden and A. H. Clough in 1859. This translation is presented in Renaissance style, using period typeface and woodcuts from the 1600 edition of Wilhelm Xylander. This is the complete collection of Plutarch's biographies and ethical comparisons, including the editor's preface. Volume Two includes Plutarch's biographies from Nicias through Otho.
Language
English
Pages
406
Format
Paperback
Release
October 08, 2020
ISBN 13
9798695024074
The Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans: Volume Two
A masterful edition of Plutarch's "Lives of the Noble Greeks and Romans" in two volumes, English translation edited by John Dryden and A. H. Clough in 1859. This translation is presented in Renaissance style, using period typeface and woodcuts from the 1600 edition of Wilhelm Xylander. This is the complete collection of Plutarch's biographies and ethical comparisons, including the editor's preface. Volume Two includes Plutarch's biographies from Nicias through Otho.