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    The Life of Cato the Elder
    The Life of Cato the Elder
    The Life of Cato the Elder
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    The Life of Cato the Elder

    Written by Plutarch and Bernadotte Perrin

    Narrated by Andrea Giordani

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    Cato the Elder rose from his Plebeian ancestry to become a great Roman senator, orator, and historian. While he was the first in his family to hold elected office, Cato proudly declared that his military roots made bravery a family trait. Plutarch praises him for his actions as a father, his strength as an orator, and his wise ethics, but he criticizes his behavior toward animals and slaves. While there are several historical biographies of what Cato did, this entry in Parallel Lives creates an intimate portrait of who Cato was in character and in practice.   

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudio Sommelier
    Release dateApr 20, 2018
    ISBN9781509492251
    The Life of Cato the Elder
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    Plutarch

    Plutarch was a Greek biographer and essayist, known primarily for his Lives and Moralia. He is classified as a Middle Platonist. Plutarch’s surviving works were written in Greek, but intended for both Greek and Roman readers.

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