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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

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

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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

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Lucian's True History is a satirical work of fiction written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian of Samosata in the 2nd century AD. The book is a parody of the travelogue genre and tells the story of a group of sailors who set out on a voyage to explore the world beyond the Pillars... Read Full Overview

Lucian's Wonderland is a classic work of literature written by the ancient Greek satirist Lucian in the second century AD. This book is a collection of satirical essays that explore various themes such as philosophy, religion, politics, and society. The book is divided into three... 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

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