Plutarch published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books, beginning with Parallel Lives (110).
Updated September 2026
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Parallel Lives
Plutarch's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Parallel Lives (110)
Non-fiction in order
De Esu Carnium (1500)
Life of Julius Caesar (1915)
Life of Alexander the Great (2004)
Other books in order
Life of Pericles (1894)
Moralia (1959)
On the E at Delphi (2017)
About Plutarch
Plutarch was a Greek and later Roman Middle Platonist philosopher, historian, biographer, essayist, and priest at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. He is known primarily for his Parallel Lives, a series of biographies of illustrious Greeks and Romans, and Moralia, a collection of essays and speeches. Upon becoming a Roman citizen, he was possibly named Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus.
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Plutarch FAQ
- How many books has Plutarch written?
- Plutarch published 1 novel, 3 non-fiction books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Plutarch's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Parallel Lives.
- What is Plutarch's last book?
- Parallel Lives (110).
- What is Plutarch's most famous book?
- Parallel Lives (110) is Plutarch's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.