The book "Lives of famous men and women. Selected parts from the "Lives" of Plutarch, selected for boys and girls" is a unique collection that offers to open to a young audience the fascinating world of ancient Rome and Greece through the prism of centuries-old wisdom and experience of the famous historian Plutarch. The editors specially adapted the content of the book to make it interesting and accessible for teenagers. This edition tells about the lives and exploits of outstanding personalities of the past, their dreams, achievements and even failures. Each story is full of concern for the future, important life choices and an unstoppable desire to learn from historical examples. This book will be an excellent challenge for young readers who want to expand their knowledge of world history and improve their spiritual qualities.