Works, V3 - Lucian Of Samosata - Bog

Works, V3 is a book written by Lucian of Samosata, a second-century Greek satirist and rhetorician. It is the third volume in a collection of his works, which includes essays, dialogues, and satirical pieces. The book features a range of topics, including philosophy, literature, religion, and politics. Lucian's writing is known for its wit, sarcasm, and irreverent humor, and this volume is no exception. It is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential satirists of the ancient world, and a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature and satire.Zeus. A curse on all those philosophers who will have it that none but the Gods are happy! If they could but know what we have to put up with on men's account, they would not envy us our nectar and our ambrosia. They take Homer's word for it all, --the word of a blind quack; 'tis he who pronounces us blessed, and expatiates on heavenly glories, he who could not see in front of his own nose.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