Lucien de Samosate était un rhéteur et satiriste syrien, éduqué en grec, qui écrivait en langue grecque. Il est connu pour sa nature spirituelle et moqueuse. Lucien employait magistralement l'ironie et l'absurdité pour subvertir les conventions de son époque. Les lecteurs apprécieront aujourd'hui ses observations perspicaces et sa critique intransigeante du monde.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving the original text while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and notations due to its age. It aims to protect and promote culturally significant literature by providing an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original.
The narrative unfolds through Lucian's fantastical voyage, where he encounters surreal elements such as rivers of wine, anthropomorphic trees, and interstellar battles. This unique blend of satire and adventure challenges the boundaries of truth, as Lucian himself cautions readers about the dubious authenticity of his tales. With its imaginative scenarios and playful approach to storytelling, the book stands out as a timeless work that pushes the limits of literary convention.
The Greek satirist Lucian was a brilliantly entertaining writer who invented the comic dialogue as a vehicle for satiric comment. This lively new translation is both accurate and idiomatic, and the introduction highlights Lucian's importance in his own and later times.
Lucian's Dialogues are a series of humorous and satirical conversations between gods, heroes, and mortals. In this edition, Zeus takes center stage as he engages in witty banter with various other characters, including Hades, Hermes, and Aphrodite. Embrace the wit and humor of Ancient Greece with this timeless collection.
Lucian's Timon is a timeless classic of ancient literature, and Fritzsche's text is the definitive edition of this important work. This book, edited by Jotham Bradbury Sewall, presents Fritzsche's text in a clear and accessible format, with helpful annotations and explanations. Lucian's satire of greed and hypocrisy is as relevant today as it was when it was written, and this book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient literature and philosophy.
The aim of this book is to make Zeus the Tragedian by Lucian of Samosata (c. 120 -190 CE) accessible to intermediate students of Ancient Greek. The running vocabulary and grammatical commentary are meant to provide everything necessary to read each page, so that readers can progress through the text, improving their knowledge of Greek while enjoying one of the most entertaining authors of antiquity. In Zeus the Tragedian Lucian weaves an amusing dialogue out of a whole range of literary genres and styles, making full use of his impressive mastery of classical literature and language.
The Works of Lucian of Samosata Complete with Exceptions Specified in the Preface is a comprehensive collection of the writings of the ancient Greek satirist Lucian of Samosata. With a sharp wit and a critical eye, Lucian skewered the social and political follies of his day, making his work as relevant today as it was in the 2nd century AD.