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Plutarch's Lives of Illustrious Men, a cornerstone of classical literature, presents a collection of biographies offering profound insights into the lives and characters of renowned Greek and Roman figures. Translated and edited by luminaries such as John Dryden, Arthur Hugh Clough, and Hamilton Wright Mabie, this edition makes Plutarch's timeless wisdom accessible to modern readers. These biographies, rich in historical detail and psychological depth, explore the virtues and vices of statesmen, generals, orators, and philosophers. From Alexander the Great to Julius Caesar, each life is meticulously examined, providing valuable lessons in leadership, morality, and the human condition. Plutarch's work is not merely a historical record but a series of moral essays designed to inspire and instruct. This enduring work remains essential reading for anyone interested in classical history, biography, or the study of human nature. Its continuing relevance lies in its ability to illuminate the past and offer guidance for the present. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, an