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The Works of Lucian of Samosata

The Works of Lucian of Samosata( )
Author: Lucian,
Translator: Fowler, H. W.
Fowler, F. G.
ISBN:978-1-4209-4536-2
Publication Date:Jan 2012
Publisher:Digireads.com Publishing
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $16.99
Book Details
Pages:564
Detailed Subjects: Literary Collections / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 1.26 Inches
Book Weight:1.81 Pounds
Author Biography
Lucian (Author)
Lucian, the wit and satirist, was a brilliant Greek writer in the time of the Roman Empire. He was born in Samosata, Syria. He traveled and lectured in Italy, Asia Minor, and Gaul; and in later life, held a government position in Egypt. Of nearly 80 works, the most important and characteristic are his essays written in dialogue form. "Dialogues of the Gods," which satirizes mythology; "Dialogues of the Dead," which are expositions of human vanity; and "The Sale of Lives," which satirizes various schools of philosophy. He is a good critical source for ancient art and for information about his literary contemporaries. "The True History," a nonsense fantasy and parody of adventure stories, influenced Rabelais, Swift 1), and Voltaire.

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