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  • A True Story

    by Lucian ...
    "A True Story" is a satirical novel written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian of Samosata, in the 2nd century AD. The book is a parody of the travel and adventure stories popular at the time, and tells the story of a shipwrecked sailor who embarks on a series of fantastical adventures.The narrator of the story, also named Lucian, begins by stating that the events he is about to describe are all ... Read more

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  • True Story - Lucius or the Ass

    by Lucian ...
    True Story Lucian's best-known and most entertaining work, is a parody of the tall stories of fantastic journeys narrated by famous poets and historians. With his trademark wit and humour, Lucian informs his readers that he means to tell nothing but lies and impossibilities, and warns them not to believe a word he says. The result is a comical masterpiece that influenced Western literature ... Read more

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  • The True History

    by Lucian ...
    According to Wikipedia: "True History or True Story is a travel tale by the Greek-speaking Syrian author Lucian of Samosata, the earliest known fiction about travelling to outer space, alien life-forms and interplanetary warfare. Written in the 2nd century, the novel has been referred to as "the first known text that could be called science fiction". The work was intended by Lucian as a satire ... Read more

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  • Chattering Courtesans and Other Sardonic Sketches

    by Lucian ...
    Described by a later Greek historian as "a man seriously committed to raising a laugh", Lucian exulted in the exposure of absurdity and the puncturing of pretension, and was capable of finding a comic angle on almost any subject. In this selection we see him conversing with his literary enemies, railing against hypocrisy and the vanity of human wealth and power, and taking a wry look at the power ... Read more

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  • The Syrian Goddess

    by Lucian ...
    "The Syrian Goddess" is a prose work by Lucian of Samosata, a Greek writer who lived in the 2nd century AD. The work is a religious text that explores the mythology and worship of the goddess Atargatis, who was revered in the ancient Near East, particularly in Syria.The text is written in the form of a letter from Lucian to a friend, in which he describes the religious practices and beliefs of the ... Read more

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  • The Works of Lucian of Samosata

    by Lucian ...
    Lucian of Samosata (c. 125 after 180) was a Hellenized Syrian satirist, rhetorician and pamphleteer who is best known for his characteristic tongue-in-cheek style, with which he frequently ridiculed superstition, religious practices, and belief in the paranormal. Although his native language was probably Syriac, all of his extant works are written entirely in ancient Greek (mostly in the Attic ... Read more

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  • The Syrian Goddess

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    THE dawn of history in all parts of Western Asia discloses the established worship of a nature-goddess in whom the productive powers of the earth were personified. She is our MOther Earth, known Otherwise as the MOther Goddess or Great MOther. Among the Babylonians and northern Semites she was called Ishtar: she is the Ashtoreth of the Bible, and the Astarte of Phoenicia. In Syria her name was ... Read more

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  • The Works of Lucian of Samosata

    by Lucian ...
    "The Works of Lucian of Samosata" encompass a collection of writings by the Syrian satirist and rhetorician, Lucian, who wrote in the Greek language during the 2nd century AD. Lucian's works are renowned for their sharp wit, clever dialogues, and satirical nature, often targeting superstitions, religious practices, and traditional beliefs of his time. His style blends elements of comedy and parody ... Read more

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  • The Mimes of the Courtesans

    by Lucian ...
    "The Mimes of the Courtesans" is a collection of short stories written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian in the 2nd century AD. The stories are written in the form of mimes, a type of performance art that was popular in ancient Greece and Rome.The mimes in the collection are fictional accounts of the lives and adventures of courtesans, or high-class prostitutes, in ancient Greece. The stories are ... Read more

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  • The Mimes of the Courtesans

    by Lucian ...
    Mimes of the Courtesans, The by Lucian offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking ... Read more

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  • The Mimes of the Courtesans

    by Lucian ...
    Living at the height of the Roman Empire, Lucian wrote these short dialogues of working girls competing for clients, dishing gossip and candid tips of the trade, men trying to keep their girls' attention with expensive gifts. It also portrays the dark side of the hetaera's life: out-of-control parties, blowhard men, and putting up with rough treatment by clients. This translation was published ... Read more

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  • The Mimes of the Courtesans

    by Lucian ...
    Living at the height of the Roman Empire, Lucian wrote these short dialogues of working girls competing for clients, dishing gossip and candid tips of the trade, men trying to keep their girls' attention with expensive gifts. It also portrays the dark side of the hetaera's life: out-of-control parties, blowhard men, and putting up with rough treatment by clients. This translation was published ... Read more

    $4.99 USD