tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post5086138631485949053..comments2023-08-06T17:30:54.134-07:00Comments on Sage Parnassus: Plutarch Primer, Part INancy Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031101073589680noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-53271309263522821822016-08-04T06:13:08.718-07:002016-08-04T06:13:08.718-07:00Well, I do not know of a comprehensive pronunciati...Well, I do not know of a comprehensive pronunciation list for Plutarch. I do know that Anne's guides often share the pronunciation at the beginning of each life. I also have learned the correct pronunciation from the professor in the Great Courses dvds, as well as just googling it. (Probably just like you, this is one of the first things I have to know before I begin!)<br />Nancy Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031101073589680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-27908088417088726252016-08-02T15:48:54.788-07:002016-08-02T15:48:54.788-07:00We are starting Plutarch in our coop this year. I...We are starting Plutarch in our coop this year. Is there a pronunciation guide that people generally use with Plutarch? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267352210142976068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-41794843983110117382014-09-07T11:35:14.878-07:002014-09-07T11:35:14.878-07:00Dear Sara,
I hope you found something helpful over...Dear Sara,<br />I hope you found something helpful over the course of the 3 blog posts and I also hope that your schedule brings joy and is not overly-demanding. One of the reasons I say that is because Plutarch will not be enjoyable if it is an add-on, squeeze-it-in kind of subject. Let me know how it goes for you and yours!<br />Truly,<br />NancyNancy Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031101073589680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-50338961704603431402014-08-17T12:19:35.950-07:002014-08-17T12:19:35.950-07:00I, like Sara in the comment above, have the Dryden...I, like Sara in the comment above, have the Dryden version on my shelves. It was difficult to read through these, mainly because I was unprepared, starting "without a brick". I am putting the North's version on my wish list. I'm not giving up yet. Thanks for the words of hope. I'm looking forward to your future posts on this. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626599758953133058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-9440989814845882462014-08-10T10:44:39.216-07:002014-08-10T10:44:39.216-07:00You nailed it. Plutarch is the last hold-out. Com...You nailed it. Plutarch is the last hold-out. Coming to CM "late" with my then 6th grade and now 8th grade daughter required some shifts in method. So, since we had already read through the Famous Men series, Plutarch took a back seat to the larger goal of going "back" to oral narration, and slowly folding in the many beautifully rich CM approaches to life and learning. <br /><br />I'm still unconvinced, but I'm willing to listen. I see Plutarch as the CM equivalent to CC or Veritas Press's Plato. It sounds rigorous and "important." For some, the insistence of Plutarch appears to be a working out of the pharisaical letter rather than the spirit of the CM Codex. If citizenship and character study are the goals, there are other ways to get there that weren't available to or perhaps natural to CM. (A study of America's Founding Fathers for example, or the books of Chronicles and Judges.) And, I'm sure it's just me, but the phrase "the inimitable North edition" is startlingly powerful in its ability to irritate due to the fact that it (the said edition) may potentially be inimitable, but it is definitely unattainable, in book form. The widely available Dryden version is barely acceded to by the CM Priestess Class and the accommodation is only made accompanied by a handkerchief covering daintily upturned noses. <br /><br />In any case, I will be reading your Plutarchian posts with interest because I've purchased the slightly off-scent Dryden version, and printed out the AO Anne White schedule and am squeezing Poplicola and Solon into our already demanding schedule, and will be desperately seeking justification for my actions. :) Sarahttp://www.garnergoingson.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-56244543442664088892014-08-07T14:13:46.548-07:002014-08-07T14:13:46.548-07:00Do you know this quote of Pericles: “Just because ...Do you know this quote of Pericles: “Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you.” <br />Not sure if Plutarch includes anything about him like this. Do you know?Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944984613918619990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-74640343310108200792014-08-06T09:41:02.214-07:002014-08-06T09:41:02.214-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.peskyredigershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748788873368081792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-5177884361210356312014-08-04T17:16:13.159-07:002014-08-04T17:16:13.159-07:00Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-26369368021940710632014-08-03T18:13:17.684-07:002014-08-03T18:13:17.684-07:00Dear Natasha,
Ohh - wonderful! Let me know how it...Dear Natasha,<br />Ohh - wonderful! Let me know how it goes.<br />Truly,<br />NancyNancy Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031101073589680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-72358571398544932162014-08-03T18:12:35.241-07:002014-08-03T18:12:35.241-07:00Dear Paola,
It's difficult for me to say witho...Dear Paola,<br />It's difficult for me to say without knowing your details, but generally I advise starting Plutarch after you have read at least one Shakespeare play. As the quote said above, most children will astound you with their ability to grasp what they need - despite the parent's lack of confidence. Overall, there's no rush.<br />May all your goings be graces,<br />NancyNancy Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574031101073589680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-15003051051623326732014-08-03T18:05:17.104-07:002014-08-03T18:05:17.104-07:00I look forward to the rest of your series. As you...I look forward to the rest of your series. As you say, Plutarch is our last hold-out, and I'd really like to add him to the feast this year.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399097377159679009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241960203289083167.post-59361277005312521372014-08-03T17:05:17.957-07:002014-08-03T17:05:17.957-07:00Just a quick question, this will be our first year...Just a quick question, this will be our first year of a full CM. My eldest will be in 5th grade. There is so much for me to learn still, but we are jumping in and learning as we go. Do you think we should start Plutarch as well or maybe wait till next year? Thank you for your time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410613875516218240noreply@blogger.com