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Lives: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Lives by Plutarch — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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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.

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