Lucian

Description:

Though Lucian's (A.D. c. 115--200) tendency to debunk everything might well have made him depressing reading, his lighthearted fantasy and wit have always had the opposite effect. His contribution to European literature may be seen in his influence on Rabelais, Erasmus, More, Swift, Voltaire, and Fielding. These sketches present him primarly as a humorous writer, making Lucian's special charm accessible to an age which largely shares his spirit.

subjects: Lucian, of samosata,  Satire, greek,  Greek Satire,  Translations into English,  Greek Dialogues,  English Satire,  Translations