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'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents through freedom of speech, poverty, self-sufficiency and physical hardiness. In this fascinating and completely new collection of Cynic writing through the centuries, from Diogenes and Hipparchia, to Lucian and the Roman emperor Julian, the history and experiences of the Cynic philosophers are explored to the full.Robert Dobbin's introduction examines the public image of the Cynics through the ages, as well as the philosophy's contradictions and how their views on women were centuries ahead of their time. This edition also includes notes on the text, chronology, glossary and suggested further reading.Translated, edited and with an introduction by Robert Dobbin

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, True History dramatizes the extent to which authors will relate fantastic or mythological material as truth to humorous and imaginative effect. Before beginning his narrative, Lucian admits that though the claims he will make are far from truth, he will make them, nonetheless. Accordingly, he weaves a tale of a voyage by sea thrown off course near the Pillars of Hercules by a powerful storm. Narrowly escaping disaster, Lucian and his fellow travelers find themselves on an island interwoven with rivers of wine, in which fish swim and bears feed and frolic. As if this weren''t enough, rumors of a divine presence and visions of trees like women encourages the travelers to seek safety elsewhere. Not far into the next leg of their journey, their ship is swept skyward by a storm so powerful it lands them on the Moon. There, they are swiftly swept up in a war between the armies of the Moon and Sun, vast alien forces vying for control of the Morning Star. Helping to organize a peace treaty, Lucian and his travelers take in the sights of the Moon before returning to Earth just in time to be swallowed by a massive whale. As the narrative unfolds, these poor lost voyagers encounter fish people, discover an island of cheese afloat on a sea of milk, and even meet the heroes of Troy themselves. True History is a wild and wonderful work of satire and science fiction that not only amazes as much as it delights, but serves as a reminder that the humor of the ancients is not so different from our own. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lucian''s True History is a classic of ancient Greek literature reimagined for modern readers.

"Trips to the Moon" is a super work of historic technological know-how fiction written by way of the Greek creator Lucian of Samosata in the 2nd century AD. Lucian, acknowledged for his wit and satire, takes readers on a fantastical adventure to the moon in a story that mixes humor, imagination, and social commentary. In this narrative, Lucian describes the adventures of a collection of travelers who embark on a sequence of surreal and absurd voyages to the moon. These voyages contain encounters with bizarre creatures, odd landscapes, and comical conditions, all supplied with a satirical and critical eye. Through these fantastical adventures, Lucian satirizes the credulity of individuals who agree with inside the existence of mythical and impossible beings. "Trips to the Moon" is a pioneering work in the realm of science fiction, centuries ahead of its time. Lucian's vibrant imagination and funny fashion make it a captivating examine, even inside the cutting-edge generation. This ancient textual content now not simplest provides perception into the literary and highbrow developments of Lucian's time but additionally serves as a precursor to the inventive worlds created through later technology fiction writers. It stands as a testomony to Lucian's enduring literary have an impact on and his capacity to combo amusement with philosophical commentary.

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Lucien De La Traduction De N. Perrot V2: Sr. D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt (1707) est un livre ¿¿¿¿¿crit par Lucien. Il s'agit d'une traduction fran¿¿¿¿¿aise de l'¿¿¿¿¿uvre de l'auteur grec N. Perrot, qui a ¿¿¿¿¿t¿¿¿¿¿ r¿¿¿¿¿alis¿¿¿¿¿e par Sr. D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt en 1707. Ce livre est une ¿¿¿¿¿uvre importante pour les ¿¿¿¿¿tudiants de la litt¿¿¿¿¿rature fran¿¿¿¿¿aise et de la traduction, car il montre comment les traducteurs peuvent adapter les textes ¿¿¿¿¿trangers ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la langue et ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la culture de leur propre pays. Le livre est divis¿¿¿¿¿ en plusieurs parties, chacune correspondant ¿¿¿¿¿¿ une section de l'¿¿¿¿¿uvre originale de Perrot. Les lecteurs trouveront ¿¿¿¿¿galement des notes et des commentaires de D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt sur la traduction et l'interpr¿¿¿¿¿tation des textes. En somme, Lucien De La Traduction De N. Perrot V2: Sr. D¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Albancourt (1707) est un livre cl¿¿¿¿¿ pour comprendre l'histoire de la traduction en France et pour d¿¿¿¿¿couvrir les ¿¿¿¿¿uvres litt¿¿¿¿¿raires ¿¿¿¿¿trang¿¿¿¿¿res adapt¿¿¿¿¿es ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la langue fran¿¿¿¿¿aise.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.

Oeuvres De Lucien V1 (1789) est un livre ¿¿¿¿¿crit par Lucian, un ¿¿¿¿¿crivain grec du deuxi¿¿¿¿¿me si¿¿¿¿¿cle. Ce livre rassemble une collection de ses ¿¿¿¿¿uvres, notamment des dialogues satiriques, des histoires mythologiques et des discours philosophiques. Les th¿¿¿¿¿mes abord¿¿¿¿¿s dans ce livre incluent la religion, la politique, la morale et la litt¿¿¿¿¿rature. Les dialogues satiriques de Lucian sont particuli¿¿¿¿¿rement c¿¿¿¿¿l¿¿¿¿¿bres pour leur humour et leur critique sociale. Ce livre est une introduction fascinante ¿¿¿¿¿¿ la vie et ¿¿¿¿¿¿ l'¿¿¿¿¿uvre de Lucian, qui est consid¿¿¿¿¿r¿¿¿¿¿ comme l'un des plus grands ¿¿¿¿¿crivains de l'Antiquit¿¿¿¿¿.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.

Lucian's Dialogues is a collection of satirical and witty conversations between various gods, sea-gods, and the dead. The book features three main sections: The Dialogues of the Gods, The Dialogues of the Sea-Gods, and The Dialogues of the Dead. The conversations cover a variety of topics, from the absurdities of mortal life to the quirks and foibles of the divine. In addition to these dialogues, the book also includes a short play called Zeus the Tragedian, which pokes fun at the conventions of Greek tragedy. Finally, the collection concludes with The Ferry Boat, a humorous account of a trip across the River Styx to the afterlife. First published in 1888, Lucian's Dialogues remains a classic of ancient Greek literature and a testament to the enduring power of satire and humor.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.

Dialogues from Lucian: With a Vocabulary is a book written by Lucian, a second-century Greek satirist. The book is a collection of dialogues that feature characters from Greek mythology and history, as well as contemporary figures of Lucian's time. The dialogues cover a wide range of topics, including religion, philosophy, politics, and social commentary. The book is designed to help students of Greek improve their language skills, and as such, it includes a vocabulary section that defines and explains many of the words used in the dialogues. The book is written in a simple, straightforward style that is easy to understand, even for those who are not familiar with Greek literature. Overall, Dialogues from Lucian: With a Vocabulary is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of Greek literature and language. It is a must-read for students of Greek, as well as anyone who is interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece.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.

Luciani, Dialogi Quattuor: Timon, Philopseudes, Verae Historiae, Gallus (1882) est liber qui continet quattuor dialogos auctore Luciano, scriptore Graeco saeculo secundo nato. Dialogus primus, Timon, narrat de homine qui, postquam infortunio afficitur, contemnit societatem et vitam humanae. Dialogus secundus, Philopseudes, est de amico qui narrat fabulas de mundo subterraneo et de prodigiis. Dialogus tertius, Verae Historiae, est narratio fantastica de viagis et aventuris. Dialogus quartus, Gallus, est de viro qui narrat de viagis suis in Galliam et de vita Gallicorum. Lucianus, scriptor facetus et satyricus, utitur dialogis ut exprimat opiniones suas de vita humana et de societate Graeca.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.