plutarch

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Plutarch wrote about the lives of famous Greeks and Romans.

Definition

Proper noun A Greek biographer, essayist, and Middle Platonist philosopher, known primarily for his work Parallel Lives, a series of biographies comparing famous Greeks and Romans. He lived circa 46–120 AD.

Usage

The word "Plutarch" is used as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure himself or to his body of work. * Many historians rely on Plutarch for details about the characters of ancient leaders. * The moral lessons in Plutarch's biographies were highly influential during the Renaissance.

Advanced Usage

• Attributive use: "Plutarch" can be used adjectivally to describe something related to him or his style.
  • Shakespeare's Julius Caesar draws heavily on Plutarchan source material.
  • He has a Plutarch-like approach to writing, focusing on the moral virtues of his subjects.

Variants and Related Words

• Plutarchan (adjective): Of or relating to Plutarch or his works, especially his method of comparative biography and moral emphasis.

Synonyms

• Biographer
• Historian
• Moralist (in the context of his philosophical essays like the )

Related Phrases and Concepts

• Parallel Lives: Plutarch's most famous work, containing paired biographies of Greek and Roman figures.
  • His account of Alexander the Great in the Parallel Lives is a primary historical source.
• Moralia: A collection of Plutarch's essays and dialogues on ethical, religious, and literary topics.
  • Plutarch's thoughts on education are explored in the Moralia.

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Noun

1. Greek biographer who wrote Parallel Lives (46?-120 AD)

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