A True Story - Softcover

Lucian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9357407235 ISBN 13: 9789357407236

Publisher: Zinc Read, 2023

Synopsis

"A True Story" is a satirical novel written by the ancient Greek writer Lucian of Samosata, in the 2nd century AD. The book is a parody of the travel and adventure stories popular at the time, and tells the story of a shipwrecked sailor who embarks on a series of fantastical adventures. The narrator of the story, also named Lucian, begins by stating that the events he is about to describe are all true, although they may be hard to believe. He then proceeds to recount his own experiences as a sailor, including his ship's encounter with a giant whirlpool that transports them to the moon. On the moon, the narrator encounters a bizarre society of beings who are at war with the inhabitants of the sun. He also witnesses a variety of strange and comical phenomena, such as trees that grow bread, and birds that rain down snow. The story continues with the narrator's travels to other planets and encounters with a variety of fantastic creatures, including a race of people with donkey's ears, and a tribe of women warriors who mate with gorillas. Throughout the book, Lucian pokes fun at the conventions of the travel and adventure genres, as well as the credulity of his readers. The narrator frequently acknowledges the absurdity of his own story, and at times seems to be mocking his own gullibility.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zinc Read
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9357407235
• ISBN 13: 9789357407236
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 34