A Companion to Plutarch

A Companion to Plutarch offers a broad survey of the famous historian and biographer; a coherent, comprehensive, and elegant presentation of Plutarchs thought and influence Constitutes the first survey of its kind, a unified and accessible guide that offers a comprehensive discussion of all major aspects of Plutarchs oeuvre Provides essential background information on Plutarchs world, including his own circle of influential friends (Greek and Roman), his travels, his political activity, and his relations with Trajan and other emperors Offers contextualizing background, the literary and cultural details that shed light on some of the fundamental aspects of Plutarchs thought Surveys the ideologically crucial reception of the Greek Classical Period in Plutarchs writings Follows the currents of recent serious scholarship, discussing perennial interests, and delving into topics and works not formerly given serious attention