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Oxford World's Classics Ser.: Greek Lives by Robin Waterfield and Plutarch (2009, Trade Paperback)

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Lycurgus, Pericles, Solon, Nicias, Themistocles, Alcibiades, Cimon, Agesilaus, Alexander'I treat the narrative of the Lives as a kind of mirror...The experience is like nothing so much as spending time in their company and living with them: I receive and welcome each of them in turn as my guest.' In the nine lives of this collection Plutarch introduces the reader to the major figures and periods of classical Greece. He portrays virtues to be emulated and vices to be avoided, but his purpose is also implicitly to educate and warn those in his own day who wielded power. In prose that is rich, elegant and sprinkled with learned references, he explores with an extraordinary degree of insight the interplay of character and political action. While drawing chiefly on historical sources, he brings to biography a natural story-teller's ear for a good anecdote. Throughout the ages Plutarch's Lives have been valued for their historical value and their charm. This new translation will introduce new generations to his urbane erudition. The most comprehensive selection available, it is accompanied by a lucid introduction, explanatory notes, bibliographies, maps and indexes. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199540055
ISBN-13
9780199540051
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71641106

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Book Title
Greek Lives
Author
Plutarch, Robin Waterfield
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Cultural Heritage, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Philosophy
Number of Pages
528 Pages

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7.7in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
12.4 Oz

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'This attractively produced addition to the Oxford World's Classics series.'Daniel Ogden, The Classical Review Vol.XLIX No.2, 'It is ... a privilege to be offered this sparkling new translation ofnine of his Greek Lives by Robin Waterfield. ... It is ... a distinguishingtrait of Waterfield's that in the interests of scholarship he will go to endlesslengths to find the mot juste; ... the book entirely fulfils the publisher's owncriteria for inclusion in the new Oxford World's Classics list, namely to makeavailable 'celebrated writing' in editions equipped with'perceptive commentaryand essential back-ground information to meet the changing needs of readers'. Todo all that also at a very modest price is an ergon (achievement) indeed.'Paul Cartledge, The Anglo-Hellenic Review, 'It is ... a privilege to be offered this sparkling new translation of nine of his Greek Lives by Robin Waterfield. ... It is ... a distinguishing trait of Waterfield's that in the interests of scholarship he will go to endless lengths to find the mot juste; ... the book entirely fulfils the publisher's own criteria for inclusion in the new Oxford World's Classics list, namely to make available 'celebrated writing' in editions equipped with'perceptivecommentary and essential back-ground information to meet the changing needs of readers'. To do all that also at a very modest price is an ergon (achievement) indeed.'Paul Cartledge, The Anglo-Hellenic Review'This attractively produced addition to the Oxford World's Classics series.'Daniel Ogden, The Classical Review Vol.XLIX No.2, 'It is ... a privilege to be offered this sparkling new translation of nine of his Greek Lives by Robin Waterfield. ... It is ... a distinguishing trait of Waterfield's that in the interests of scholarship he will go to endless lengths to find the mot juste; ... the book entirely fulfils thepublisher's own criteria for inclusion in the new Oxford World's Classics list, namely to make available 'celebrated writing' in editions equipped with'perceptive commentary and essential back-ground information to meet the changing needs of readers'. To do all that also at a very modest price is anergon (achievement) indeed.'Paul Cartledge, The Anglo-Hellenic Review
Table of Content
In addition to usual OWC apparatus: 3 Maps, Appendix on measures of money, weight, capacity, length, Index of Literary and Historical sources cited by Plutarch, Index of Proper Names
Copyright Date
2008
Dewey Decimal
920.0495
Intended Audience
Trade
Series
Oxford World's Classics Ser.
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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Great translation.
Definitely dense, but it's a great translation. A lot of American thinkers have brought this work of Plutarch into their arguments.

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