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Lucian, a young Syrian satirist from the second century, is renowned for his sharp wit and critical perspective on society, philosophy, and mythology. His works blend humor with keen observations, often targeting the absurdities of contemporary beliefs and practices. Through a variety of dialogues and narratives, he explores themes of skepticism and the nature of truth, making significant contributions to the genre of satire that resonate even today.
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Selected Satires of Lucian, Lionel Casson
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Selected Satires of Lucian
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lionel Casson
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9781138532373
- Category
- Philosophy
- Description
- Lucian, a young Syrian satirist from the second century, is renowned for his sharp wit and critical perspective on society, philosophy, and mythology. His works blend humor with keen observations, often targeting the absurdities of contemporary beliefs and practices. Through a variety of dialogues and narratives, he explores themes of skepticism and the nature of truth, making significant contributions to the genre of satire that resonate even today.