Description: Lucian the Syrian Satirist is a book written by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry W. L. Hime. The book is a comprehensive biography of Lucian, a famous satirist from Syria who lived during the second century AD. The book explores Lucian's life, his works, and his impact on the literary world. It delves into the cultural and historical context of Lucian's time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his writing. The book also includes translations of some of Lucian's most famous works, such as The True History and The Passing of Peregrinus. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in classical literature, satire, or the history of the ancient world.1900. Contents: Life of Lucian; Classification of Lucian's Works; The Limits of Satire; Lucian's Philosophy and Religion; and Characteristics.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.
