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100 1 _aLucian, of Samosata,
_d120-180
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-01
508 _aBeth Constantine, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01" by Lucian of Samosata is a collection of satirical dialogues and writings from the early 2nd century A.D. The volume showcases Lucian's wit and critiques of society, philosophy, and religion, positioning him as a significant figure in the realm of ancient literature. Central to the book are themes of cultural reflection, the absurdities of human behavior, and the contrast between perceived wisdom and true enlightenment, with an emphasis on Lucian's own experiences and observations. The opening portion of the volume begins with a preface discussing the nature of the collection, followed by an introduction that outlines Lucian's life, literary influences, and the socio-political environment of his time. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Lucian's works, indicating his shift from traditional rhetoric to a more philosophical dialogue format. The piece titled "The Vision," an autobiographical narrative, describes Lucian’s youthful decision between pursuing a life of labor as a sculptor or dedicating himself to the pursuit of culture and knowledge. This vision serves as a metaphor for the struggles of choosing intellect over mere craft, encapsulating Lucian's overarching message about the value of education and the quest for higher ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLucian, of Samosata -- Translations into English
700 1 _aFowler, F. G.
_q(Francis George),
_d1870-1918
700 1 _aFowler, H. W.
_q(Henry Watson),
_d1858-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6327
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