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100 1 _aPlutarch,
_d46-120?
245 1 4 _aThe Boys' and Girls' Plutarch :
_bBeing Parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, Edited for Boys and Girls
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aUniform title: Lives. English. Selections
500 _aRelease date is 2001-01-01
508 _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
520 _a"The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch" by Plutarch is a historical collection intended for younger readers, edited by John S. White. This work likely draws on Plutarch's original texts, written during the early 2nd century AD, which present moral lessons through the lives of notable historical figures from ancient Greece and Rome. The stories featured in this collection highlight themes of bravery, leadership, and virtue, showcasing heroes such as Theseus and Romulus, among others. The opening of "The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch" introduces the legendary hero Theseus, detailing his parentage, upbringing, and eventual journey to Athens. It narrates Theseus's decision to confront various robbers and villains during his travel, depicting his courageous exploits that include defeating famous figures like Periphtes and Sinis. The narrative showcases his character strengths, emphasizing his bravery and desire for nobility, as well as the familial connections that drive his journey. This opening sets the tone for the collection and invites readers into the richly woven fabric of myth, morality, and the virtues exemplified by classical heroes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreece -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
653 _aRome -- Biography -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aWhite, John S.
_q(John Stuart),
_d1847-1922
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2484
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