Trips to the Moon

Lucian, of Samosata

ISBN 10: 1512022829 / ISBN 13: 9781512022827

Edité par CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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Synopsis :

Trips to the Moon (English Edition) by Lucian of Samosata is a dazzling classic of ancient satire that reads like a surprisingly modern voyage into the impossible. Blending sharp wit with fearless imagination, Lucian spins a tale in which curiosity and mischief carry travelers far beyond the known world and into the strange politics, customs, and conflicts of worlds above our own.

Often celebrated as an early masterpiece of speculative adventure, this work turns the epic travel narrative on its head, poking fun at exaggerated “true” histories while delivering a fast-moving story packed with marvels, absurdities, and sly philosophical jabs. Lucian’s playful voice is both timeless and incisive, inviting readers to laugh at human vanity even as they revel in the wonder of a journey that reaches the Moon and beyond.

Vivid, inventive, and endlessly entertaining, Trips to the Moon remains a cornerstone of imaginative literature, offering a witty glimpse into how ancient minds dreamed about the cosmos—and how brilliantly they could use fantasy to critique life on Earth.

Présentation de l'éditeur: "Trips to the Moon" from Lucian of Samosata. Syrian rhetorician and satirist who wrote in the Greek language (125-180).

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Trips to the Moon
Éditeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition : 2015
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : As New