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Lucian's Dialogues Volume 3: The Dialogues of the Dead

by Lucian Samosata

In these dialogues, characters from the underworld hold conversations about various subjects, ranging from philosophy and morality to daily life. The "Dialogues of the Dead" is a satirical work that uses humor to comment on the human condition and challenge societal norms and values. The book was originally written in Greek and has been translated into many languages over the centuries."Lucian's Dialogues Volume 3: The Dialogues of the Dead" is a book that contains a collection of dialogues written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian of Samosata.
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English

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Lucian Samosata

Greece, Rome

Lucian of Samosata was an ancient Greek satirist, rhetorician and pamphleteer who is best known for his characteristic tongue-in-cheek style, with which he frequently ridiculed superstition, religious...

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