Project Gutenberg 2014-10-30 Public domain in the USA. 988 Lucian, of Samosata 120 180 Λουκιανός, ὁ Σαμοσατεύς Λουκιανος, ο Σαμοσατευς Λουκιανός, ο Σαμοσατεύς Samosata, Lucian of Lukianos Fowler, F. G. (Francis George) 1870 1918 Fowler, Francis George Fowler, H. W. (Henry Watson) 1858 1933 Fowler, Henry Watson The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04 Produced by Richard Tonsing, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 04" by Lucian of Samosata is a collection of satirical writings, likely composed during the 2nd century AD. This volume features a range of essays and dialogues that explore themes such as slander, patriotism, and the nature of wealth, often using humor and wit to critique society and human behavior. The works reflect Lucian's mastery of rhetoric, and a keen interest in philosophical inquiry, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking. The opening portion of this volume begins with a discussion on the detrimental effects of slander, painting a vivid picture of the chaos that can ensue from false accusations and ignorance. Lucian uses the example of the painter Apelles, who was falsely accused and nearly lost his life due to slander. He then delves into the concept of slander itself, defining it, exposing its origins, and discussing its impact on individuals and society. The subsequent discussion shifts towards the ideal of patriotism and the value of one’s homeland, exploring the complex relationship individuals have with their country. This opening sets the stage for Lucian’s critical examination of personal and societal values, revealing a blend of humor and serious commentary that characterizes his works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into English PA Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Classics of Literature 557204 2025-07-19T05:39:01.380382 text/html 548103 2024-10-24T11:54:24 text/html 294300 2025-07-19T05:39:09.833798 application/epub+zip 301368 2025-07-19T05:39:02.646348 application/epub+zip 291069 2025-07-19T05:39:02.003310 application/epub+zip 476167 2025-07-19T05:39:14.711773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 428012 2025-07-19T05:39:09.124826 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417295 2022-09-21T12:48:38.427044 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481660 2025-07-19T05:39:00.085386 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 461685 2024-10-24T11:54:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19201 2025-07-19T05:39:14.854986 application/rdf+xml 14792 2025-07-19T05:39:02.107323 image/jpeg 2588 2025-07-19T05:39:02.056311 image/jpeg 269584 2025-07-19T05:39:01.426343 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia