Lucian A Selection
Lucian A Selection by Lucian, published by Cambridge University Press on October 30, 2008, is a comprehensive edition that showcases the works of one of antiquity’s most notable writers. This 239-page volume presents a selection of Lucian’s rhetorical and satirical texts in their original Greek, highlighting his literary range, wit, and sophistication. The collection includes both well-known and lesser-known works such as The Dream, The Fly, and Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, providing readers with a diverse exploration of Lucian’s contributions to literature.
In this edition, readers will find an introduction that contextualizes Lucian within the Second Sophistic and examines his connections to Cynic philosophy. Each section features a literary appraisal followed by commentary designed for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. This selection not only serves as a valuable resource for those studying ancient literature but also enriches the understanding of Lucian’s impact on literary criticism and history.
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Lucian of Samosata is one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging writers from antiquity, and yet few commentaries are available for those who wish to read Lucian in Greek. This edition presents a selection of rhetorical and satirical works in the original Greek illustrating his range, wit and literary sophistication. Texts include both more and less well-known texts such as The Dream, The Fly, Timon, A Literary Prometheus, Sigma versus Tau and Dialogues of the Sea-Gods. The Introduction discusses his place in the Second Sophistic and his relationship to Cynic philosophy, and each section of commentary is preceded by a literary appraisal. The commentary is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduates and graduate students.
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