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