Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 517 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 02 Produced by Robert Nield, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02" by of Samosata Lucian is a collection of philosophical and satirical writings from the 2nd century AD, showcasing the wit and rhetoric of one of the foremost figures in ancient Greek literature. This volume includes various treatises and dialogues that explore themes such as dependency, virtue, the nature of wealth, and the philosophical paths one may choose. A prominent focus is placed on the trials of the scholar, particularly the "dependent scholar," who navigates the complexities of serving wealthy patrons while sacrificing personal freedom and integrity. The opening of this volume introduces the concept of the "dependent scholar," who finds himself caught between the allure of a comfortable life in the service of the wealthy and the degradation that often accompanies this dependence. The speaker, possibly embodying Lucian's perspective, reflects on the hardships faced by those who sell their intellectual prowess for monetary gain, highlighting the irony of how such scholars often remain as impoverished and unfulfilled as those they sought to escape. Through vivid metaphors and engaging dialogue, Lucian critiques the societal expectations surrounding wealth and servitude while prompting readers to consider the true cost of such ambitions. This thoughtful examination continues throughout the text, setting the stage for an exploration of the rival philosophies that shape one's approach to life and happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into English PA Text Precursors of Science Fiction Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Classics of Literature Category: Philosophy & Ethics 580975 2025-08-03T08:14:51.296560 text/html 580796 2025-01-09T23:38:46.765263 text/html 314971 2025-08-03T08:14:59.896505 application/epub+zip 322299 2025-08-03T08:14:54.571532 application/epub+zip 302857 2025-08-03T08:14:53.392521 application/epub+zip 572084 2025-08-03T08:15:04.209458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 539288 2025-08-03T08:14:59.147483 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 510411 2022-09-03T12:30:23.431392 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 548817 2025-08-03T08:14:50.851514 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 543792 2020-12-29T21:23:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20113 2025-08-03T08:15:04.351443 application/rdf+xml 16648 2025-08-03T08:14:53.884493 image/jpeg 3724 2025-08-03T08:14:53.637512 image/jpeg 218513 2020-12-29T21:23:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 311537 2025-08-03T08:14:51.344543 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 el.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia