Lucian the Syrian Satirist

By Henry William Lovett Hime

Book Overview

Lucian the Syrian Satirist is a book written by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry W. L. Hime. The book is a biography of Lucian, a Syrian satirist who lived in the 2nd century AD. Lucian was known for his witty and humorous writing, which often poked fun at the social and political issues of his time. The book provides a detailed account of Lucian's life, including his childhood, education, and career as a writer. It also explores his literary works, including his most famous satirical pieces such as The True History and The Dialogues of the Dead. The author also delves into the historical and cultural context of Lucian's writing, examining the social and political issues that influenced his work. The book also provides an analysis of Lucian's writing style and its impact on later writers and satirists. Overall, Lucian the Syrian Satirist is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides insight into the life and work of one of the most important satirists in history.1900. Contents: Life of Lucian; Classification of Lucian's Works; The Limits of Satire; Lucian's Philosophy and Religion; and Characteristics.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417927747
• ISBN13: 9781417927746
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"