Works, V3

Works, V3 is a book written by Lucian Of Samosata, a Greek satirist and rhetorician who lived in the 2nd century AD. This book is a collection of his works, including his most famous pieces such as ""True History"" and ""The Passing of Peregrinus"". ""True History"" is a satirical adventure story that parodies the works of other ancient writers, such as Homer and Plato. It tells the story of a group of travelers who journey to the moon and encounter a variety of strange creatures and fantastical landscapes. ""The Passing of Peregrinus"" is a satire of the Cynic philosopher Peregrinus Proteus, who became famous for his public suicide by self-immolation. Lucian uses this event as a jumping-off point to critique the hypocrisy and self-righteousness of the philosophical community. Overall, Works, V3 provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a brilliant satirist and social critic who was unafraid to challenge the prevailing wisdom of his time.Zeus. A curse on all those philosophers who will have it that none but the Gods are happy! If they could but know what we have to put up with on men's account, they would not envy us our nectar and our ambrosia. They take Homer's word for it all, --the word of a blind quack; 'tis he who pronounces us blessed, and expatiates on heavenly glories, he who could not see in front of his own nose.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.