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Essays

By Plutarch

Essays Philosophy

Essays

By Plutarch

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Selections from one of the greatest essayists of the Graeco-Roman world Plutarch used an encyclopedic knowledge of the Roman Empire to produce a compelling and individual voice. In this superb selection from his writings, he offers personal insights into moral subjects that include the virtue of listening, the danger of flattery and the avoidance of anger, alongside more speculative essays on themes as diverse as God's slowness to punish man, the use of reason by supposedly "irrational" animals and the death of his own daughter. Brilliantly informed, these essays offer a treasure-trove of ancient wisdom, myth and philosophy, and a powerful insight into a deeply intelligent man. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
450
Release Date:
1992-09-24
Publication Date:
1993-04-06
Publisher:
Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0140445641
ISBN13:
9780140445640
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
473 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
197 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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