{"product_id":"lucian-true-history-introduction-text-translation-and-commentary-9780198789659","title":"Lucian, True History: Introduction, Text, Translation, and Commentary","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Diskin Clay\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient, Classical \u0026amp; Medieval\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucian of Samosata's \u003cem\u003eTrue History\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Greek text in this edition of the \u003cem\u003eTrue History\u003c\/em\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eTrue History\u003c\/em\u003e.","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45030821167255,"sku":"9780198789659","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780198789659.webp?v=1767896676","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/lucian-true-history-introduction-text-translation-and-commentary-9780198789659","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}