Lives: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Lives by Plutarch — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Character studies comparing statesmen and generals of pre-Christian Greece and Rome.
Quick facts about Lives
- Title: Lives
- Author: Plutarch
- First published: 1564
- Genre: biography, classical biography, early works to 1800
- OpenLibrary ID: OL2521179W
Where to read Lives
Lives by Plutarch is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lives about?
Character studies comparing statesmen and generals of pre-Christian Greece and Rome..
Who wrote Lives?
Lives was written by Plutarch.
When was Lives published?
Lives was first published in 1564.



