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100 1 _aLucian, of Samosata,
_d120-180
245 1 4 _aThe Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03
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
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508 _aProduced by Robert Nield, Tom Allen, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03" by Lucian of Samosata is a collection of philosophical dialogues and prose written in the early 2nd century AD. The volume explores themes such as friendship, the philosophy of life, and cultural reflections of the time, primarily centering around the character of Demonax, a philosopher hailed for his wisdom and wit. The beginning of this volume introduces Demonax through a rich narrative depicting his life, character, and philosophical insights. It illustrates his disdain for material wealth and social status, emphasizing his commitment to a life of integrity and wisdom. The text highlights anecdotes showcasing his interactions with society and his ability to counsel and reconcile friends in distress, establishing Demonax as a universal figure of kindness and philosophical clarity. The opening concludes with an array of vivid illustrations of his character, setting the stage for deeper philosophical discourses that follow in later sections of the volume. (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/6829
999 _c48825
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