{"product_id":"lucian-true-history-introduction-text-translation-and-commentary","title":"Lucian, True History: Introduction, Text, Translation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eLucian of Samosata's True History is a fantastical tale of voyage and imagination, difficult to categorize into familiar Greek literature genres. This edition provides an accessible English translation alongside the Greek text, making it an invaluable resource for students and teachers of Greek. An introduction to Lucian and his place in imperial Greek literature accompanies the translation, highlighting the wonders of his work. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucian of Samosata's True History is a captivating tale of voyage and imagination, defying conventional categorization within Greek literature. It encompasses a unique blend of satires, dialogues, and other forms, leaving editors, translators, and readers perplexed in their attempts to adequately describe or classify it. Among the ancient Greco-Roman writers, Lucian stands out as one of the most inventive and witty. This edition of the True History features a facing-page English translation, making it an accessible and informative resource for students and teachers of Greek. Whether utilized in the classroom or for scholarly research, readers will gain valuable insights into Lucian and his significant place in imperial Greek literature. The translation and commentary provided in this edition highlight the wonders of Lucian's True History, rendering it an invaluable tool for exploring his literary brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 216 x 22 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780198789659\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DiskinClay","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44100460577018,"sku":"9780198789659","price":22.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/fb159a42bd6abfacdf2a0af91bd3b27f.jpg?v=1636172004","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lucian-true-history-introduction-text-translation-and-commentary","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}