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

Through these two lives, Plutarch illustrates the Platonic concept that "great natures produce great vices as well as virtues". A Study in Excess and Self-Destruction Plutarch's Lives, Volume IX: Demetrius and Anto...

The Tragedy of Great Natures: Exploring Plutarch’s Volume IX Volume IX remains a pivotal text for understanding

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". While Plutarch generally highlights virtuous men to inspire