Plutarch’s Parallel Lives , specifically of the Loeb Classical Library edition , presents a fascinating departure from his typical biographical formula. While Plutarch generally highlights virtuous men to inspire imitation, the pairing of Demetrius Poliorcetes and Mark Antony serves as a stark "negative example".
Plutarch credits Demetrius for winning his own victories, whereas he notes that many of Antony's greatest triumphs were actually won by his generals in his absence. Plutarch's Lives, Volume IX: Demetrius and Anto...
Volume IX remains a pivotal text for understanding the transition from the Hellenistic world to the Roman Empire, offering the sole continuous account of Demetrius’ career and a nuanced (if moralizing) look at the man who nearly ruled Rome alongside Cleopatra. Plutarch • Comparison of Demetrius and Antony Plutarch’s Parallel Lives , specifically of the Loeb
In the Comparison of Demetrius and Antony that concludes their section, Plutarch makes several biting distinctions: Volume IX remains a pivotal text for understanding
The Tragedy of Great Natures: Exploring Plutarch’s Volume IX