True History

Introduction, Text, Translation and Commentary

Lucian, Diskin Clay, James Brusuelas

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Oxford University Press
06 August 2021

Literary studies: classical, early & medieval; Classical history & classical civilisation; Ancient Greek

Lucian of Samosata's True History is a fantastical tale of voyage and imagination. No editor, translator, or reader knows quite how to describe it or fit it comfortably into a familiar genre of Greek literature: 'satires' and 'dialogues' only partially describe the genre or genres he wrote in. Of all the ancient Greco-Roman writers, Lucian is without doubt one of the most inventive and witty.

The Greek text in this edition of the True History is accompanied by a facing page English translation, making it an accessible and informative resource aimed at students and teachers of Greek. Whether used in the classroom or in research, readers will benefit from an introduction to Lucian and his place in imperial Greek literature, as well as a translation and commentary that bring out the wonders of his True History.

By: Lucian
Edited by: Diskin Clay, James Brusuelas
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 284g
ISBN: 9780198789659
ISBN 10: 0198789653
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 06 August 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

The late Diskin Clay was R. J. R. Nabisco Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies at Duke University. James H. Brusuelas is Associate Professor of Research in Classics and Computer Science and Digital Humanities Manager at EduceLab at the University of Kentucky.

Reviews for True History: Introduction, Text, Translation and Commentary

This is an accessible and very useful edition of Lucian's True History which should, one hopes, result in Lucian's more widespread appearance in the syllabus of intermediate and advanced Greek classes * Calum Maciver, Bryn Mawr Classical Review *