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Even as champions and wrestlers and such as practise the strength and agility of body are not only careful to retain a sound constitution of health, and to hold on their ordinary course of exercise, but sometimes also to recreate themselves with seasonable intermission, and esteem... Read Full Overview

Lucian's True History or A True Story was written in the second century AD by Lucian of Samosata, a Greek-speaking author of Assyrian descent. It is a satirical novel of outlandish tales originating from ancient sources, depicted fantastical or mythical events... Read Full Overview

A True History (Ancient Greek: Ἀληθῆ διηγήματα, Alēthē diēgēmata; Latin: Vera Historia or Latin: Verae Historiae) is a novel written in the second century AD by Lucian of Samosata, a Greek-speaking... Read Full Overview

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"Di una storia vera" from Luciano di Samosata. Scrittore e retore greco antico di origine siriana (120-180).

Lucian's True History, originally written in the 2nd century AD, is a satirical work of fiction that parodies the travel and adventure literature of the ancient world. The book follows the narrator, Lucian, and a group of companions as they embark on a fantastical journey through... Read Full Overview

True History (2nd century C.E.) is a satirical novel by Lucian. Written in ancient Greek, True History is thought to be the first work of science fiction in all of Western literature. Intended as a criticism of the unbelievable scenarios populating ancient fiction,... Read Full Overview

Lucian's Wonderland is a novel written by the ancient Greek satirist Lucian of Samosata, which was first published in 1899. The book is a satirical work that parodies the popular literary genre of the time, the utopian novel. In the novel, Lucian describes his journey to a fantastical... Read Full Overview

Lucian opens his history by stating that "Men interested in athletics and in the care of their bodies think not only of condition and exercise but also of relaxation in season; in fact, they consider this the principal part of training. In like manner students...after much reading... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

True History (2nd century C.E.) is a satirical novel by Lucian. Written in ancient Greek, True History is thought to be the first work of science fiction in all of Western literature. Intended as a criticism of the unbelievable scenarios populating ancient fiction,... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

In this satirical work, author Lucian of Samosata tells the story of a group of travelers who set out to explore the land beyond the Pillars of Hercules. What follows is a wild and fantastical adventure through far-off lands filled with bizarre creatures and outlandish customs... Read Full Overview

In this satirical work, author Lucian of Samosata tells the story of a group of travelers who set out to explore the land beyond the Pillars of Hercules. What follows is a wild and fantastical adventure through far-off lands filled with bizarre creatures and outlandish customs... Read Full Overview

This charming fantasy by the celebrated Greek author Lucian takes readers on a tour of a land of wonders, populated by a variety of strange and exotic creatures. Part satire, part adventure story, and part travelogue, Lucian's Wonderland is a delightful romp through a world... Read Full Overview