How many works did Plutarch write?

Plutarch was a prolific author who produced approximately 227 works, though not all of these have survived to the present day.123

While a list known as the catalog of Lamprias attributes 227 titles to him, scholars note that this list is not entirely authentic and likely does not encompass his complete literary output. His most significant and recognizable writings include:3

• Parallel Lives: A collection of biographies comparing famous Greek and Roman figures, intended to provide models of behavior and encourage mutual respect.1245
• Moralia: A series of more than 60 essays covering a wide range of ethical, religious, physical, political, and literary topics.126

Plutarch’s work was immensely influential, shaping the development of the biography and the essay as literary genres in Europe for centuries.2