Bücher von Lucian

True History (2nd century C.E.) is a satirical novel by Lucian. Written in ancient Greek, True History is thought to be the first work of science fiction in all of Western literature. Intended as a criticism of the unbelievable scenarios populating ancient fiction, True History dramatizes the extent to which authors will relate fantastic or mythological material as truth to humorous and imaginative effect. Before beginning his narrative, Lucian admits that though the claims he will make are far from truth, he will make them, nonetheless. Accordingly, he weaves a tale of a voyage by sea thrown off course near the Pillars of Hercules by a powerful storm. Narrowly escaping disaster, Lucian and his fellow travelers find themselves on an island interwoven with rivers of wine, in which fish swim and bears feed and frolic. As if this weren''t enough, rumors of a divine presence and visions of trees like women encourages the travelers to seek safety elsewhere. Not far into the next leg of their journey, their ship is swept skyward by a storm so powerful it lands them on the Moon. There, they are swiftly swept up in a war between the armies of the Moon and Sun, vast alien forces vying for control of the Morning Star. Helping to organize a peace treaty, Lucian and his travelers take in the sights of the Moon before returning to Earth just in time to be swallowed by a massive whale. As the narrative unfolds, these poor lost voyagers encounter fish people, discover an island of cheese afloat on a sea of milk, and even meet the heroes of Troy themselves. True History is a wild and wonderful work of satire and science fiction that not only amazes as much as it delights, but serves as a reminder that the humor of the ancients is not so different from our own. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lucian''s True History is a classic of ancient Greek literature reimagined for modern readers.

Lucien De La Traduction De N. Perrot V2: Sr. D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt (1707) est un livre ¿¿¿¿¿crit par Lucien. Il s'agit d'une traduction fran¿¿¿¿¿aise de l'¿¿¿¿¿uvre de l'auteur grec N. Perrot, qui a ¿¿¿¿¿t¿¿¿¿¿ r¿¿¿¿¿alis¿¿¿¿¿e par Sr. D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt en 1707. Ce livre est une ¿¿¿¿¿uvre importante pour les ¿¿¿¿¿tudiants de la litt¿¿¿¿¿rature fran¿¿¿¿¿aise et de la traduction, car il montre comment les traducteurs peuvent adapter les textes ¿¿¿¿¿trangers ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la langue et ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la culture de leur propre pays. Le livre est divis¿¿¿¿¿ en plusieurs parties, chacune correspondant ¿¿¿¿¿¿ une section de l'¿¿¿¿¿uvre originale de Perrot. Les lecteurs trouveront ¿¿¿¿¿galement des notes et des commentaires de D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt sur la traduction et l'interpr¿¿¿¿¿tation des textes. En somme, Lucien De La Traduction De N. Perrot V2: Sr. D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt (1707) est un livre cl¿¿¿¿¿ pour comprendre l'histoire de la traduction en France et pour d¿¿¿¿¿couvrir les ¿¿¿¿¿uvres litt¿¿¿¿¿raires ¿¿¿¿¿trang¿¿¿¿¿res adapt¿¿¿¿¿es ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la langue fran¿¿¿¿¿aise.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Oeuvres De Lucien V1 (1789) est un livre ¿¿¿¿¿crit par Lucian, un ¿¿¿¿¿crivain grec du deuxi¿¿¿¿¿me si¿¿¿¿¿cle. Ce livre rassemble une collection de ses ¿¿¿¿¿uvres, notamment des dialogues satiriques, des histoires mythologiques et des discours philosophiques. Les th¿¿¿¿¿mes abord¿¿¿¿¿s dans ce livre incluent la religion, la politique, la morale et la litt¿¿¿¿¿rature. Les dialogues satiriques de Lucian sont particuli¿¿¿¿¿rement c¿¿¿¿¿l¿¿¿¿¿bres pour leur humour et leur critique sociale. Ce livre est une introduction fascinante ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la vie et ¿¿¿¿¿¿ l'¿¿¿¿¿uvre de Lucian, qui est consid¿¿¿¿¿r¿¿¿¿¿ comme l'un des plus grands ¿¿¿¿¿crivains de l'Antiquit¿¿¿¿¿.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lucian's Dialogues is a collection of satirical and witty conversations between various gods, sea-gods, and the dead. The book features three main sections: The Dialogues of the Gods, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, and The Dialogues of the Dead. The conversations cover a variety of topics, from the absurdities of mortal life to the quirks and foibles of the divine. In addition to these dialogues, the book also includes a short play called Zeus the Tragedian, which pokes fun at the conventions of Greek tragedy. Finally, the collection concludes with The Ferry Boat, a humorous account of a trip across the River Styx to the afterlife. First published in 1888, Lucian's Dialogues remains a classic of ancient Greek literature and a testament to the enduring power of satire and humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dialogues from Lucian: With a Vocabulary is a book written by Lucian, a second-century Greek satirist. The book is a collection of dialogues that feature characters from Greek mythology and history, as well as contemporary figures of Lucian's time. The dialogues cover a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, politics, and social commentary. The book is designed to help students of Greek improve their language skills, and as such, it includes a vocabulary section that defines and explains many of the words used in the dialogues. The book is written in a simple, straightforward style that is easy to understand, even for those who are not familiar with Greek literature. Overall, Dialogues from Lucian: With a Vocabulary is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of Greek literature and language. It is a must-read for students of Greek, as well as anyone who is interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Luciani, Dialogi Quattuor: Timon, Philopseudes, Verae Historiae, Gallus (1882) est liber qui continet quattuor dialogos auctore Luciano, scriptore Graeco saeculo secundo nato. Dialogus primus, Timon, narrat de homine qui, postquam infortunio afficitur, contemnit societatem et vitam humanae. Dialogus secundus, Philopseudes, est de amico qui narrat fabulas de mundo subterraneo et de prodigiis. Dialogus tertius, Verae Historiae, est narratio fantastica de viagis et aventuris. Dialogus quartus, Gallus, est de viro qui narrat de viagis suis in Galliam et de vita Gallicorum. Lucianus, scriptor facetus et satyricus, utitur dialogis ut exprimat opiniones suas de vita humana et de societate Graeca.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Luciani Samosatensis Opera V1 is a book that was published in 1878 and written by Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist and rhetorician who lived in the 2nd century AD. The book is a collection of Lucian's works, including his most famous satirical pieces, such as ""The True History"" and ""Dialogues of the Dead"". These works are known for their witty and irreverent tone, and for their commentary on the social and political issues of the time. The book is written in Latin, and includes notes and commentary by the editor, C. Jacobitz. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of ancient Greek literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of satire and rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lucian's Wonderland is a classic work of literature written by the ancient Greek satirist Lucian in the second century AD. This book is a collection of satirical essays that explore various themes such as philosophy, religion, politics, and society. The book is divided into three parts. The first part consists of a series of dialogues between Lucian and various philosophers, including Socrates, Diogenes, and Epicurus. These dialogues satirize the philosophical traditions of ancient Greece and poke fun at the pretensions of philosophers.The second part of the book is a series of satirical stories that parody the myths and legends of ancient Greece. These stories include the tale of Zeus and his many wives, the story of the Trojan War, and the adventures of Odysseus.The third and final part of the book is a series of satirical essays on various topics, including religion, politics, and society. These essays criticize the hypocrisy and corruption of the ruling class, the foolishness of religious beliefs, and the absurdity of social conventions.Overall, Lucian's Wonderland is a witty and irreverent work of satire that offers a unique perspective on the culture and society of ancient Greece. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and the history of satire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Lucian, born in Syria in the second century C.E., came to Greece at an early age and mastered its language and literature. He took up law, left it for public speaking, then turned to full-time writing, producing the wide range of subject matter and literary form which is represented in this collection.A master of the vivid scene, Lucian used his pungent style to ridicule the tyrants, prophets, waning gods, and hypocrite philosophers of his own day and the centuries preceding him. His most typical genre is a parody of a Platonic dialogue, but he also excelled in straight narrative, as in the elaborate spoof "A True Story" and the old folk tale outrageously retold, "Lucius, the Ass." His skeptical mind and imaginative irony have influenced generations of artists and writers, and now in Professor Casson's new translations can be freshly enjoyed today.

Originally published in 1904, as the second edition of an 1892 original, this book contains the Greek text of two of Lucian's satirical dialogues, Menippus and Timon. The works are prefaced with an introduction to Lucian's life and style, as well as a thorough commentary on the passages and a vocabulary list.

Although Lucian is one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging writers from antiquity, there are few commentaries for those who wish to read him in his original Greek. This edition includes both more and less well-known works, with full commentaries on each text preceded by literary appraisals.