Toronto: A. M. Hakkert. Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket. 1973. Hardcover. 0888665245 . Very Light shelfwear to book. DJ has light scuffing. Small closed tear (2cm) and chipping to top of DJ spine ; Lucian of Samosata (c. AD 120 - after 180) was a rhetorician and satirist, writing in the Greek language, noted for his witty and scoffing nature. This book examines the evidence for Lucian's life, and reconstructs from contradictory and elusive data. Looks at Lucian the writer and careerist, rather than just his writing...casts new light on the development of culture in the Greek world under Roman domination. ; 123 pages .

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Bookseller: Ancient World Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 10305
Title: STUDIES IN LUCIAN
Author: Baldwin, Barry
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in Very Good- dust jacket
ISBN 10: 0888665245
ISBN 13: 9780888665249
Publisher: A. M. Hakkert
Place of Publication: Toronto
Date Published: 1973
Keywords: 0888665245, Classical Greek & Roman, Greek Language, Greek Literature, Lucian, Lucian, Classical Greek & Roman, Late Antiquity, Greek Literature, Lucian

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