A Companion to Plutarch offers a broad survey of the famous
historian and biographer; a coherent, comprehensive, and elegant
presentation of Plutarch's 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 Plutarch's oeuvre
* Provides essential background information on Plutarch's
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
Plutarch's thought
* Surveys the ideologically crucial reception of the Greek
Classical Period in Plutarch's writings
* Follows the currents of recent serious scholarship, discussing
perennial interests, and delving into topics and works not formerly
given serious attention
