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Which Greek poets does Plutarch frequently quote in the Moralia?
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Greek biographer and author Plutarch, c. 100 ce.
In his Moralia, Plutarch frequently quotes from Greek poetry to enhance the literary value of his essays. He most notably cites the verses of Euripides and other Greek dramatists.1