Description
| Product ID: | 9780198789659 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | Lucian, True History |
| Subtitle: | Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary |
| Authors: | Author: Diskin Clay, James H. Brusuelas |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Ancient, classical and medieval texts, Classical texts, Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient history, Literary studies: classical, early & medieval, Ancient history: to c 500 CE, Ancient (Classical) Greek, BCE to c 500 CE |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This textbook for undergraduate and graduate students provides a lively and accessible translation of Lucian's True History. It is accompanied by an extensive commentary, which explains historical references and offers help translating difficult words and phrases. Lucian of Samosata''s True History is a fantastical tale of voyage and imagination. No editor, translator, or reader knows quite how to describe it or fit it comfortably into a familiar genre of Greek literature: ''satires'' and ''dialogues'' only partially describe the genre or genres he wrote in. Of all the ancient Greco-Roman writers, Lucian is without doubt one of the most inventive and witty.The Greek text in this edition of the True History is accompanied by a facing page English translation, making it an accessible and informative resource aimed at students and teachers of Greek. Whether used in the classroom or in research, readers will benefit from an introduction to Lucian and his place in imperial Greek literature, as well as a translation and commentary that bring out the wonders of his True History. |
| Imprint Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Publisher Name: | Oxford University Press |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2021-07-29 |
