Lucian

Selected Dialogues (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199555932
author:: Lucian
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 304
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2 cm
Genre:: Literary essays
Condition:: New
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Selected Dialogues by Lucian offers a unique insight into the world of ancient Greek satire. This collection brings together a range of witty and engaging dialogues that poke fun at the pretensions of philosophers, politicians, and everyday people.

The selection includes works such as How to Write History and A True History, a fantastical tale of space travel and a monstrous whale. These pieces showcase Lucian's mastery of comedic dialogue and his ability to comment on serious issues with wit and satire.

Translated into English for the first time, this edition provides an accurate and idiomatic representation of Lucian's work. The introduction highlights the importance of Lucian in both his own time and later literary traditions.

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