Lucian's Dialogues: Namely The Dialogues Of The Gods, Of The Sea-Gods, And Of The Dead, Zeus The Tragedian, The Ferry Boat (1888) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104284329)

Lucian's Dialogues is a collection of ancient Greek literary works that were written by the renowned satirist and rhetorician, Lucian of Samosata. This book includes three dialogues: The Dialogues of the Gods, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, and The Dialogues of the Dead. Each dialogue is a humorous and witty conversation between various gods or mythical beings, exploring themes such as power, morality, and the human condition. The book also features Zeus the Tragedian, a satirical play that pokes fun at the conventions of Greek tragedy. Finally, The Ferry Boat is a dialogue between Charon, the ferryman of the underworld, and a group of passengers who are on their way to the afterlife. This book is a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world and the literary tradition of ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lucian
ISBN-10: 1104284324
ISBN-13: 9781104284329
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2009
Pages: 344
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d