Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 131 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 02 Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by Robert Nield, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02" by of Samosata Lucian is a collection of philosophical and satirical writings from the 2nd century AD, showcasing the wit and rhetoric of one of the foremost figures in ancient Greek literature. This volume includes various treatises and dialogues that explore themes such as dependency, virtue, the nature of wealth, and the philosophical paths one may choose. A prominent focus is placed on the trials of the scholar, particularly the "dependent scholar," who navigates the complexities of serving wealthy patrons while sacrificing personal freedom and integrity. The opening of this volume introduces the concept of the "dependent scholar," who finds himself caught between the allure of a comfortable life in the service of the wealthy and the degradation that often accompanies this dependence. The speaker, possibly embodying Lucian's perspective, reflects on the hardships faced by those who sell their intellectual prowess for monetary gain, highlighting the irony of how such scholars often remain as impoverished and unfulfilled as those they sought to escape. Through vivid metaphors and engaging dialogue, Lucian critiques the societal expectations surrounding wealth and servitude while prompting readers to consider the true cost of such ambitions. This thoughtful examination continues throughout the text, setting the stage for an exploration of the rival philosophies that shape one's approach to life and happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into English PA Text Precursors of Science Fiction Browsing: Literature Browsing: Science-Fiction & Fantasy 580803 580665 2024-10-03T09:48:49.122329 2023-10-03T08:50:34.830865 text/html text/html 580796 580658 2024-10-03T09:48:49.424324 2023-10-03T08:50:35.037873 text/html text/html 314902 2024-10-03T09:48:59.140302 application/epub+zip 322314 2024-10-03T09:48:53.102331 application/epub+zip 302872 2024-10-03T09:48:51.764329 application/epub+zip 572080 2024-10-03T09:49:03.900273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539288 2024-10-03T09:48:58.199326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510411 2022-09-03T12:30:23.431392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548817 548730 2024-10-03T09:48:48.687337 2023-10-03T08:50:34.510885 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 543792 2020-12-29T21:23:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 218513 2020-12-29T21:23:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21400 2024-10-03T09:49:04.035256 application/rdf+xml 16648 2024-10-03T09:48:52.317307 image/jpeg 3724 2024-10-03T09:48:52.041319 image/jpeg 311469 2024-10-03T09:48:49.477350 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