Publisher's Synopsis
Lucian's True History is a satirical work of fiction written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian of Samosata in the 2nd century AD. The book is a parody of the travelogue genre and tells the story of a group of sailors who set out on a voyage to explore the world beyond the Pillars of Hercules (the Strait of Gibraltar). Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange and fantastical creatures and events, including a battle between the armies of the moon and the sun, a journey to the center of the earth, and a visit to a utopian society inhabited by giant birds. The book is notable for its humor and its use of absurdity and satire to critique the conventions and assumptions of classical literature and philosophy. Despite its title, Lucian's True History is entirely fictional and should not be taken as a serious historical account.Illustrated By William Strang, J. B. Clark And Aubrey Beardsley.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
