Lucian: A Selection by Lucian (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lucian by Lucian, Neil Hopkinson Although Lucian is one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging writers from antiquity, there are few commentaries for those who wish to read him in his original Greek. This edition includes both more and less well-known works, with full commentaries on each text preceded by literary appraisals. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Lucian of Samosata is one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging writers from antiquity, and yet few commentaries are available for those who wish to read Lucian in Greek. This edition presents a selection of rhetorical and satirical works in the original Greek illustrating his range, wit and literary sophistication. Texts include both more and less well-known texts such as The Dream, The Fly, Timon, A Literary Prometheus, Sigma versus Tau and Dialogues of the Sea-Gods. The Introduction discusses his place in the Second Sophistic and his relationship to Cynic philosophy, and each section of commentary is preceded by a literary appraisal. The commentary is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Author Biography NEIL HOPKINSON is Director of Studies and College Lecturer in Classics at Trinity College, Cambridge. He is the author of three previous commentaries in the Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics series, including A Hellenistic Anthology (1988) and Ovid: Metamorphoses Book XIII (2000). Table of Contents Introduction; The Dream; Youre a Literary Promethius; The Ignorant Book-collector; Praise of the Fly; Sigma vs Tau; Timon; Dialogues of the Sea-Gods; Commentary. Promotional The only edition for classroom use of a selection of works by Lucian, a highly entertaining writer of straightforward Greek. Promotional "Headline" The only edition for classroom use of a selection of works by Lucian, a highly entertaining writer of straightforward Greek. Description for Bookstore Although Lucian is one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging writers from antiquity, there are few commentaries for those who wish to read him in his original Greek. This edition includes both more and less well-known works, with full commentaries on each text preceded by literary appraisals. Description for Library Although Lucian is one of the most brilliant and wide-ranging writers from antiquity, there are few commentaries for those who wish to read him in his original Greek. This edition includes both more and less well-known works, with full commentaries on each text preceded by literary appraisals. Details ISBN0521603048 Author Neil Hopkinson Short Title LUCIAN Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge Greek and Latin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0521603048 ISBN-13 9780521603041 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 888.01 Year 2008 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle A Selection Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Neil Hopkinson Edition 1st Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises DOI 10.1604/9780521603041 UK Release Date 2008-10-30 AU Release Date 2008-10-30 NZ Release Date 2008-10-30 Pages 250 Publication Date 2008-10-30 Alternative 9780521842006 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:95105771;

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