
Wit sharper than a philosopher's tongue. Lucian's irreverent voice echoes across centuries, skewering the follies of gods, men, and empires. In this seventh volume, readers are invited to savour the finest ancient Greek satire-a spirited blend of philosophical dialogues, rhetorical...

Wit sharper than a philosopher's blade. Lucian's words, penned in the heart of second-century Rome, still sting and amuse with their irreverence and insight. Volume VII of this celebrated classical literature collection gathers his most incisive Greek satirical works, drawing...