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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Chattering Courtesans and Other Sardonic Sketches by Lucian, Keith Sidwell Lucian exulted in the exposure of absurdity, and was capable of finding a comic angle on almost any subject. This book shows him conversing with his literary enemies, railing against hypocrisy and the vanity of human wealth and power, and taking a wry look at the power of lust and the unsatisfactory nature of deviant sexual practices. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description A Greek-educated Syrian, Lucian was one of the most inventive and scathing satirists of the ancient world, whose witty pieces demonstrate a profound scepticism for religion and philosophy and encourage honest living and good sense. 'Chattering Courtesans' is a series of short dialogues in which the amusing gossip of 'kept women' gives rise to a discussion of more serious subjects such as love, sex and marriage. Other comic dialogues in this volume show Lucian making fun of fanaticism and mocking pretension, hypocrisy and the vanity of human wealth and power, while in the 'Diatribes' he targets a range of subjects, from scandal and money to death, to demonstrate the follies of contemporary life.In this new translation, Keith Sidwell captures Lucian's lively informal humour and the rich variety of styles he adopted. The introduction discusses the influence of earlier Greek writers and philosophers on Lucian's work, its range and diversity, and its importance in later European culture. Notes New translation of Lucian's inventive and scathing satires. Author Biography Lucian (AD c.125- c.200) was a Greek writer of prose satires. Many of his works are dialogues where mythological or historical figures are placed in ridiculous situations. He was influential on the later Humanist writers, including Thomas More and Erasmus. Keith Sidwell is Professor of Latin and Greek at University College Cork. He is co-author of the language textbooks Reading Greek and Reading Latin, and author of Reading Medieval Latin and Lucian: a selection. He has published widely on Greek Tragedy, Greek Comedy, Lucian and his influence, and Medieval and Renaissance Latin literature. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Further Reading Tranlator's Note Note on the Texts Maps In Defence of Originality Preface So you Think I'm the Prometheus of the Literary World? Two Charges of Literary Assault Favorite Philosophers Preface Demonax the Philosophers The Philosopher Nigrinus Preface Slander A Few Words About Mourning Old Comic Dialogues Preface The Journey Down to Hades, or the Tyrant Timon the Misanthrope The Ship, or Prayers New Comic Dialogues Preface Chattering Courtesans Scythians Preface The Scythian, or the Honorary Consul Toxaris, or Friendship The Art of the Eulogy Preface An Encomium of Fatherland Praising a Fly Images In Defence of Images About the Parasite: Proof That Parasitic is an Art The Art of the Lie Preface True Histories Appendix: List of Lucian's Works Notes Glossary of Names References Index of Names and Subjects Index of Authors and Works Details ISBN0140447024 Author Keith Sidwell Short Title CHATTERING COURTESANS Series Penguin Classics Language English Translator Keith Sidwell ISBN-10 0140447024 ISBN-13 9780140447026 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Classics Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Greek Edition 1st Tag pengblackclassics Edited by Keith Sidwell DOI 10.1604/9780140447026 UK Release Date 2004-06-24 AU Release Date 2004-06-24 NZ Release Date 2004-06-24 Pages 576 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-06-24 Alternative 9780141967417 DEWEY 887.01 Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:1083468; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], ISBN-13: 9780140447026, Type: NA, Publication Name: NA, Publication Year: 2004, Format: Paperback, Language: English, Book Title: Chattering Courtesans and Other Sardonic Sketches, Item Height: 198mm, Genre: Ancient Literature, Topic: Plays, Literary Theory, Item Width: 129mm, Item Weight: 394g, Number of Pages: 576 Pages, Penguin Books LTD<

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