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Plutarch's Advice to the Bride and Groom and A Consolation to His Wife: English Translations, Commentary, Interpretive Essays, and Bibliography
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Book Description
While perhaps best known for his Lives, Plutarch also wrote philosophical dialogues that constitute a major intellectual legacy from the first century A.D. This collection presents two important short works from his writings in moral philosophy. They reveal Plutarch at his best--informative, sympathetic, rich in narrative--and are accompanied by an extensive commentary that situates Pluta... More
Book Information
PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages224
ISBN-10019512023X
ISBN-13978-0195120233
Publication Date06/03/1999
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About Plutarch (Author) : Plutarch is a published author. Some of the published credits of Plutarch include Plutarch's Lives.
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About Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy (Editor) : Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Sarah Gertrude Pomeroy include Saburo's Reward: A Christmas in Japan, Plutarch's Advice... more
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