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    The Life of Pelopidas
    The Life of Pelopidas
    The Life of Pelopidas
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    The Life of Pelopidas

    Written by Plutarch and Bernadotte Perrin

    Narrated by Andrea Giordani

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    Pelopidas started out a hero to the people, being born under a noble family and making a name for himself as an athlete. But as Plutarch describes in Pelopidas’s chapter of Parallel Lives, there was a lot more to this man than could be seen. Being very generous with his wealth to the less fortunate of the town, Pelopidas also went on to lead the army. By the end of his life, his patriotism did not go unnoticed – and was ultimately what led to his untimely demise.  

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAudio Sommelier
    Release dateJul 7, 2018
    ISBN9781644080504
    The Life of Pelopidas
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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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