Plutarch's Parallel Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans is a collection of written at the beginning of the second century. The work is celebrated for its unique structural approach, pairing notable Greek figures with their Roman counterparts—such as Alexander the Great with Julius Caesar—to examine their shared virtues, failings, and impacts on history . Key Features of the Work
48 extant (originally more, including lost lives like Epaminondas and Scipio). Plutarch PARALLEL LIVES OF NOBLE GRECIANS AND R...
The biographies are arranged in 23 pairs (plus four single lives), typically consisting of one Greek and one Roman. Most pairs conclude with a synkrisis , a formal comparison that synthesizes their lives to highlight similarities and differences in character. Plutarch's Parallel Lives of the Noble Grecians and