Project Gutenberg 2009-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 72 Lucian, of Samosata 120 180 Λουκιανός, ὁ Σαμοσατεύς Λουκιανος, ο Σαμοσατευς Λουκιανός, ο Σαμοσατεύς Samosata, Lucian of Lukianos Kondylakes, Ioannes 1861 1920 Kondilakis, Ioannis Κονδυλάκης, Ιωάννης Kondylakis, Ioannis Λουκιανός - Άπαντα, Τόμος Πέμπτος Lucian - The complete works Volume 5 Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinidis "Λουκιανός - Άπαντα, Τόμος Πέμπτος" by Samosata Lucian is a collection of philosophical and satirical writings written in the 2nd century AD. This volume includes diverse discussions on topics ranging from architecture to the nature of life and death, showcasing Lucian's wit and illustrative storytelling. The work captures the essence of ancient Roman thought and humor, emphasizing the importance of practical knowledge alongside theoretical wisdom. The opening of this collection introduces the character of Hippias, a contemporary of Lucian renowned for his architectural prowess, particularly in the design of baths. Lucian praises Hippias, comparing him to historical figures who excelled not only in their words but also in their actions, suggesting a critique of superficial wisdom. The narrative outlines the intricate details of a bathhouse designed by Hippias, highlighting its architectural excellence and the thoughtful considerations of space, lighting, and functionality. Through these discussions, Lucian sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human skill and the value of practical expertise in various domains. (This is an automatically generated summary.) el Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into Modern Greek PA Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature 513153 513062 2024-09-12T07:38:11.935978 2023-09-12T10:57:52.069024 text/html text/html 513146 513055 2024-09-12T07:38:12.161058 2023-09-12T10:57:52.213037 text/html text/html 207326 2024-09-12T07:38:17.114946 application/epub+zip 213316 2024-09-12T07:38:13.614940 application/epub+zip 213315 2024-09-12T07:38:12.759957 application/epub+zip 445306 2024-09-12T07:38:19.911936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429016 2024-09-12T07:38:16.547966 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429069 2022-09-13T07:34:12.035710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491044 2024-09-12T07:38:11.655980 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 490747 2021-01-04T19:42:00 text/plain; charset=utf-8 140201 2021-01-04T19:42:00 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18548 2024-09-12T07:38:20.050911 application/rdf+xml 15575 2024-09-12T07:38:13.100936 image/jpeg 3859 2024-09-12T07:38:12.928943 image/jpeg 204356 2024-09-12T07:38:12.228950 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog el.wikipedia en.wikipedia el.wikipedia