Project Gutenberg 2014-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 204 Lucian, of Samosata 120 180 Λουκιανός, ὁ Σαμοσατεύς Λουκιανος, ο Σαμοσατευς Λουκιανός, ο Σαμοσατεύς Samosata, Lucian of Lukianos Fowler, F. G. (Francis George) 1870 1918 Fowler, Francis George Fowler, H. W. (Henry Watson) 1858 1933 Fowler, Henry Watson The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04" by Lucian of Samosata is a collection of satirical writings, likely composed during the 2nd century AD. This volume features a range of essays and dialogues that explore themes such as slander, patriotism, and the nature of wealth, often using humor and wit to critique society and human behavior. The works reflect Lucian's mastery of rhetoric, and a keen interest in philosophical inquiry, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. The opening portion of this volume begins with a discussion on the detrimental effects of slander, painting a vivid picture of the chaos that can ensue from false accusations and ignorance. Lucian uses the example of the painter Apelles, who was falsely accused and nearly lost his life due to slander. He then delves into the concept of slander itself, defining it, exposing its origins, and discussing its impact on individuals and society. The subsequent discussion shifts towards the ideal of patriotism and the value of one’s homeland, exploring the complex relationship individuals have with their country. This opening sets the stage for Lucian’s critical examination of personal and societal values, revealing a blend of humor and serious commentary that characterizes his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into English PA Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature 557016 557022 2024-09-19T16:11:35.716462 2023-09-20T12:09:50.590087 text/html text/html 568378 2014-10-30T12:39:24 text/html; charset=us-ascii 264757 2014-10-30T12:45:02 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 294057 2024-09-19T16:11:45.335362 application/epub+zip 301395 2024-09-19T16:11:37.113380 application/epub+zip 291088 2024-09-19T16:11:36.444387 application/epub+zip 476368 2024-09-19T16:11:50.793323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428050 2024-09-19T16:11:44.542392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417295 2022-09-21T12:48:38.427044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481826 481622 2024-09-19T16:11:34.089385 2023-09-20T12:09:48.881076 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 481723 2014-10-30T12:39:18 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 191949 2014-10-30T12:45:02 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 20258 2024-09-19T16:11:51.022305 application/rdf+xml 14792 2024-09-19T16:11:36.556399 image/jpeg 2588 2024-09-19T16:11:36.500379 image/jpeg 269536 2024-09-19T16:11:35.826379 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia el.wikipedia