Lucian: Satirical Sketches

Häftad, Engelska, 1990

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" . . . welcome and timely. It is written in crisp, idiomatic, conversational English, not hobbled by slavish imitation of Lucian's Greek syntax." —The Key ReporterThough Lucian's (A.D. c. 115–200) tendency to debunk everything might well have made him depressing reading, his lighthearted fantasy and wit have always had the opposite effect. His contribution to European literature may be seen in his influence on Rabelais, Erasmus, More, Swift, Voltaire, and Fielding. These sketches present him primarly as a humorous writer, making Lucian's special charm accessible to an age which largely shares his spirit.

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Utgivningsdatum:1990-07-22
Mått:152 x 229 x undefined mm
Vikt:399 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Indiana University Press
ISBN:9780253205810

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" ... welcome and timely. It is written in crisp, idiomatic, conversational English, not hobbled by slavish imitation of Lucians Greek syntax." The Key Reporter

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IntroductionTalksThe DreamZeuxisSketchesConversations in Low SocietyMother Knows BestThe Language of True LoveThe Results of Shooting a LineConversations in High SocietyThe New Sleeping PartnerZeus is IndisposedThe Reluctant ParentA Beauty CompetitionConversations in the UnderworldNo Baggage AllowanceMenippus Gets Away With ItA Slight Change of SexHow To Enjoy Life After SeventyCharon Sees LifeMenippus Goes to HellIcaromenippusAn Interview with HesiodSome Awkward Questions for ZeusPhilosophies Going CheapFishing for PhoniesThe Pathological LiarStoriesAlexanderThe True HistoryNotesGlossary