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Plutarch’s historical methods an analysis of the Mulierum virtutes

By Philip A. , Stadter

Book information

Publisher
Harvard University Press
Year
1965
ISBN
9780674436039, 0674436032
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2765053 bytes)
Pages
159\169
Topic
Literature
Time added
2018-09-12 14:19:17
Ancient -- Women;Geschichtsdarstellung;Classical Sother;Classical StudiesPlutarch -- Mulierum virtutes;Plutarque -- Prouess

Description

Philip Stadter employs a close analysis of the twenty-seven anecdotes of the Mulierum Virtutes to arrive at a clearer and more precise understanding of Plutarch’s use of historical material. Refuting the theory that Plutarch and Polyaenus used a common anthological source, his study shows that Polyaenus’ dependence on Plutarch is unquestionable. The commentary continues with a detailed examination of Plutarch’s purpose, sources, and methods that provides a firm basis for the conclusion that the breadth of Plutarch’s familiarity with historical literature of all periods was far more extensive than has been generally recognized. Frontmatter......Page 1 PREFACE......Page 7 CONTENTS......Page 9 ABBREVIATIONS......Page 12 INTRODUCTION......Page 13 THE MULIERUM VIRTUTES AND POLYAENUS' STRATEGEMATA......Page 25 COMMENTARY......Page 42 PLUTARCH'S INTEREST IN HISTORY......Page 137 BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 153 INDEX......Page 157

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