Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 By: of Samosata Lucian (120-180)
The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 is a fascinating collection of satirical and comedic writings by the ancient Greek writer, Lucian. This volume includes a variety of Lucian's works, showcasing his sharp wit and clever commentary on society, religion, and politics. Lucian's bold and irreverent style is evident throughout the volume, as he lampoons the gods, philosophers, and social customs of his time. His satirical dialogues are both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the follies and foibles of human nature. One of the highlights of the volume is Lucian's famous satirical work, "The True History," a parody of the fantastic tales of ancient literature. In this work, Lucian uses absurdity and humor to critique the credulity of his contemporaries and to poke fun at the conventions of epic storytelling. Overall, The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 is a delightful read for anyone interested in ancient literature or satire. Lucian's sharp wit and keen insights make this volume a timeless and engaging collection of works that continue to entertain and provoke thought centuries after they were written. First Page: THE WORKS OF LUCIAN OF SAMOSATA Complete with exceptions specified in the preface TRANSLATED BY H. W. FOWLER AND F. G. FOWLER VOLUME III OF FOUR VOLUMES What work nobler than transplanting foreign thought into the barren domestic soil? except indeed planting thought of your own, which the fewest are privileged to do. Sartor Resartus . At each flaw, be this your first thought: the author doubtless said something quite different, and much more to the point. And then you may hiss me off, if you will. LUCIAN, Nigrinus , 9. (LUCIAN) The last great master of Attic eloquence and Attic wit. Lord Macaulay . CONTENTS OF VOL. III LIFE OF DEMONAX A PORTRAIT STUDY DEFENCE OF THE 'PORTRAIT STUDY' TOXARIS: A DIALOGUE OF FRIENDSHIP ZEUS CROSS EXAMINED ZEUS TRAGOEDUS THE COCK ICAROMENIPPUS, AN AERIAL EXPEDITION THE DOUBLE INDICTMENT THE PARASITE, A DEMONSTRATION THAT SPONGING IS A PROFESSION ANACHARSIS, A DISCUSSION OF PHYSICAL TRAINING OF MOURNING THE RHETORICIAN'S VADE MECUM THE LIAR DIONYSUS, AN INTRODUCTORY LECTURE HERACLES, AN INTRODUCTORY LECTURE SWANS AND AMBER THE FLY, AN APPRECIATION REMARKS ADDRESSED TO AN ILLITERATE BOOK FANCIER ALPHABETICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS LIFE OF DEMONAX It was in the book of Fate that even this age of ours should not be destitute entirely of noteworthy and memorable men, but produce a body of extraordinary power, and a mind of surpassing wisdom... Continue reading book >>

Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 By: of Samosata Lucian (120-180)

The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 is a fascinating collection of satirical and comedic writings by the ancient Greek writer, Lucian. This volume includes a variety of Lucian's works, showcasing his sharp wit and clever commentary on society, religion, and politics.

Lucian's bold and irreverent style is evident throughout the volume, as he lampoons the gods, philosophers, and social customs of his time. His satirical dialogues are both entertaining and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on the follies and foibles of human nature.

One of the highlights of the volume is Lucian's famous satirical work, "The True History," a parody of the fantastic tales of ancient literature. In this work, Lucian uses absurdity and humor to critique the credulity of his contemporaries and to poke fun at the conventions of epic storytelling.

Overall, The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 is a delightful read for anyone interested in ancient literature or satire. Lucian's sharp wit and keen insights make this volume a timeless and engaging collection of works that continue to entertain and provoke thought centuries after they were written.

First Page:

THE WORKS OF LUCIAN OF SAMOSATA

Complete with exceptions specified in the preface

TRANSLATED BY

H. W. FOWLER AND F. G. FOWLER

VOLUME III

OF FOUR VOLUMES

What work nobler than transplanting foreign thought into the barren domestic soil? except indeed planting thought of your own, which the fewest are privileged to do. Sartor Resartus .

At each flaw, be this your first thought: the author doubtless said something quite different, and much more to the point. And then you may hiss me off, if you will. LUCIAN, Nigrinus , 9.

(LUCIAN) The last great master of Attic eloquence and Attic wit. Lord Macaulay .

CONTENTS OF VOL. III

LIFE OF DEMONAX

A PORTRAIT STUDY

DEFENCE OF THE 'PORTRAIT STUDY'

TOXARIS: A DIALOGUE OF FRIENDSHIP

ZEUS CROSS EXAMINED

ZEUS TRAGOEDUS

THE COCK

ICAROMENIPPUS, AN AERIAL EXPEDITION

THE DOUBLE INDICTMENT

THE PARASITE, A DEMONSTRATION THAT SPONGING IS A PROFESSION

ANACHARSIS, A DISCUSSION OF PHYSICAL TRAINING

OF MOURNING

THE RHETORICIAN'S VADE MECUM

THE LIAR

DIONYSUS, AN INTRODUCTORY LECTURE

HERACLES, AN INTRODUCTORY LECTURE

SWANS AND AMBER

THE FLY, AN APPRECIATION

REMARKS ADDRESSED TO AN ILLITERATE BOOK FANCIER

ALPHABETICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIFE OF DEMONAX

It was in the book of Fate that even this age of ours should not be destitute entirely of noteworthy and memorable men, but produce a body of extraordinary power, and a mind of surpassing wisdom... Continue reading book >>

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