Plutarch 
Plutarch’s Lives 
Containing Brief and Accurate Accounts of the Lives of Famous Greeks and Romans

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Anything relating to this extraordinary genius is interesting. His wife was Ti moxena, the daughter of Alexion. Late in life a daughter was born to them but died. How pathetic and lofty is the letter addressed to his, wife upon learning of the death of this beloved Child! Plutarch to his wife, greeting: The mes sengers you sent to announce our child’s death apparently missed the road to Athens. I was told about my daughter on reaching Tanagra. Everything relating to the funeral I suppose to have been already performed.