Plutarch's Morals
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A collection of ethical and philosophical essays by the ancient Greek biographer and philosopher. Topics include virtue, vice, education, and the conduct of life, offering practical wisdom. The text is dense with ideas and rhetorical flourishes. For learners, it presents challenging but rewarding reading, with rich vocabulary and complex sentence structures that stretch advanced skills.
Learn English with Plutarch's Morals
- Suits learners around level C1: you read the original, not a simplified retelling.
- 12,549 distinct words, each one a tap away from your personal vocabulary list.
- Read in English, glance at the translation under any sentence you are unsure of, and listen to natural read-aloud voices to train your ear.
How it works
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- Read a sentence in English. Its translation sits right under it, so you never lose the thread.
- Tap a word for its meaning and save it; listen to the chapter read aloud.
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Questions about this book
Can I read Plutarch's Morals in English for free?
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How much English do I need?
The text is estimated at level C1. Because every sentence has its translation underneath, lower levels can follow along too.
Is there audio?
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