Project Gutenberg 2009-02-27 Public domain in the USA. 167 Lucian, of Samosata 120 180 Λουκιανός, ὁ Σαμοσατεύς Λουκιανος, ο Σαμοσατευς Λουκιανός, ο Σαμοσατεύς Samosata, Lucian of Lukianos Kondylakes, Ioannes 1861 1920 Kondilakis, Ioannis Κονδυλάκης, Ιωάννης Kondylakis, Ioannis Λουκιανός - Άπαντα, Τόμος Πέμπτος Lucian - The complete works Volume 5 Produced by Sophia Canoni. Book provided by Iason Konstantinidis "Λουκιανός - Άπαντα, Τόμος Πέμπτος" by Samosata Lucian is a collection of philosophical and satirical writings written in the 2nd century AD. This volume includes diverse discussions on topics ranging from architecture to the nature of life and death, showcasing Lucian's wit and illustrative storytelling. The work captures the essence of ancient Roman thought and humor, emphasizing the importance of practical knowledge alongside theoretical wisdom. The opening of this collection introduces the character of Hippias, a contemporary of Lucian renowned for his architectural prowess, particularly in the design of baths. Lucian praises Hippias, comparing him to historical figures who excelled not only in their words but also in their actions, suggesting a critique of superficial wisdom. The narrative outlines the intricate details of a bathhouse designed by Hippias, highlighting its architectural excellence and the thoughtful considerations of space, lighting, and functionality. Through these discussions, Lucian sets the stage for a deeper exploration of human skill and the value of practical expertise in various domains. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 92.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. el Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into Modern Greek PA Text Category: Humour Category: Classics of Literature Category: History - Ancient Category: Architecture Category: Philosophy & Ethics 513333 2025-08-11T13:27:31.658537 text/html 513154 2025-01-11T17:36:15.129779 text/html 230622 2025-08-11T13:27:38.099510 application/epub+zip 236371 2025-08-11T13:27:34.579502 application/epub+zip 223891 2025-08-11T13:27:33.443527 application/epub+zip 486208 2025-08-11T13:27:40.770465 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469866 2025-08-11T13:27:37.391521 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429069 2022-09-13T07:34:12.035710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491044 2025-08-11T13:27:31.282537 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 490747 2021-01-04T19:42:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19542 2025-08-11T13:27:40.905466 application/rdf+xml 15548 2025-08-11T13:27:33.936518 image/jpeg 3834 2025-08-11T13:27:33.687530 image/jpeg 140201 2021-01-04T19:42:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 226594 2025-08-11T13:27:31.710514 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia el.wikipedia el.wikipedia