Lucian

Works: v. 4 (Loeb Classical Library)

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ISBN 13:: 9780674991798
author:: Lucian
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Loeb
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1989
Pages:: 432
Dimensions:: 16.3 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm
Genre:: Literary Theory
Condition:: New
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Antiquity's satirist supreme, Lucian, is renowned for his lively and cynical wit in humorous dialogues that satirize human folly, superstition, and hypocrisy. Born around AD 120, Lucian developed his unique brand of satire through his work as a traveling lecturer in Italy and Gaul before settling in Athens. Lucian's writings are characterized by their aim to amuse rather than instruct. Among his notable works are Dialogues of the Gods, where he uses "reductio ad absurdum" to challenge traditional mythology, and Philosophies for Sale, which auctions off great philosophers as slaves. His essays also explore themes such as the vanity of human wishes and the degeneracy of modern philosophers. This collection of essays showcases Lucian's literary versatility and Attic purity, offering a unique glimpse into his satirical style and wit.

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