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Lucian

By Costa, C. D. N.

Lucian

By Costa, C. D. N.

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A translation of fourteen of Lucian's dialogues, offering a cross-section of his styles and satirical targets, from serious polemic (Alexander, Peregrinus) to lighter squibs and character-portrayals (Dialogues of the Courtesans). Also included are How to Write History and his most famous piece, A True History, a parody of the popular vogue for fabulous traveler's tales. Each piece has a summary introduction, and notes to clarify obscure allusions in the text. The Introduction examines in some detail Lucian's importance as a dominant Atticizer in the period of the Second Sophistic, as well as his extraordinarily widespread influence on later European literature.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
296
Release Date:
2006-02-02
Publication Date:
2006-02-01
Publisher:
OUP UK
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0199258678
ISBN13:
9780199258673
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
551 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
21 cm
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