What is the greatest value of Plutarch's "Parallel Lives"?
Its poetic language
Its moral lessons and historical knowledge
Its artistic value
Its focus on military history
Answer
Plutarch's "Parallel Lives" is a collection of biographies of ancient Greek and Roman leaders, written in pairs. The greatest value of the work is its moral lessons and historical knowledge. Plutarch's biographies are full of stories and anecdotes that illustrate the virtues and vices of his subjects. He also provides a wealth of information about the political, social, and cultural history of ancient Greece and Rome.
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