Publisher's Synopsis
Lucian's Dialogues is a book that features several dialogues written by the ancient Greek satirist, Lucian. The dialogues included in this book are specifically the Dialogues of the Gods, the Dialogues of the Sea Gods, and the Dialogues of the Dead. These dialogues are witty and humorous, and they often poke fun at the gods and their interactions with mortals.In the Dialogues of the Gods, Lucian imagines what it would be like if the gods were to gather together and have conversations with one another. He portrays them as petty, jealous, and vain, and he uses their interactions to comment on human nature and society.The Dialogues of the Sea Gods feature conversations between various sea deities, including Poseidon and his son Triton. These dialogues explore themes such as power, authority, and the relationship between the gods and the natural world.Finally, the Dialogues of the Dead take place in the underworld and feature conversations between various mythological figures who have passed away. These dialogues explore themes such as the afterlife, justice, and the nature of the soul.Overall, Lucian's Dialogues offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Greek worldview and provides a unique perspective on the gods and their interactions with mortals. This particular edition of the book is edited and translated by Howard Williams.1913. Selections from the writings of Lucian, who is considered the greatest prose satirist and most brilliant wit of the Silver Age of Greek literature.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.
