Plutarque - Les œuvres morales de Plutarque - 1588

Rare edition of this work that gathers part of the philosophical and ethical writings of the Greek thinker, aiming to instruct the reader in the conduct of life and moral reflection -

The collection offers a series of treatises addressing varied themes such as virtue, moderation, anger, friendship, education and the destiny of man, drawing on historical examples and philosophical reflections. Particular attention is given to the formation of character and to the search for a balanced life founded on reason and wisdom -

The texts engage in dialogue with historical and mythological figures to illustrate human behaviors and moral choices, while proposing practical teachings applicable to daily life. A comparative dimension also appears, notably in the analysis of Greek and Roman mores, enabling the extraction of universal principles of conduct -

Plutarch - The Moral Works of Plutarch - 1588 - Volume I - Estienne Michel -
998 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, the work in its full brown leather of the period, wear from use, a few minor defects on covers and spine, red edges, spine with raised cords adorned with gilded lines, gilded lettering on a red inlay morocco -

Good internal condition, browning, beautiful drop cap, pretty headings, superb title-page vignette, endpapers in decent condition, ex-libris of Louis Nicolas Jean Joachim De Cayrol (1775-1859 in Compiègne) -

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