Chapter XII: Lucian, Fantastic Literature and Subjectivism.
Chapter XII of the book "Lucian of Samosata in the Two Hesperias: An Essay in Literary and Cultural Translation," by Michael O. Zappala is presented. It highlights Lucian and his reputation as an author of fantasy. It focuses on the fantastic voyage which is present in several of his works dissemina...
| Published in: | Lucian of Samosata in the Two Hesperias pp. 221 - 234 |
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Digitalia Publishing Corp.
1990
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| Summary: | Chapter XII of the book "Lucian of Samosata in the Two Hesperias: An Essay in Literary and Cultural Translation," by Michael O. Zappala is presented. It highlights Lucian and his reputation as an author of fantasy. It focuses on the fantastic voyage which is present in several of his works disseminated in Europe. Several authors that reinforced the image of Lucian as fantasy author, and the subjective views of Golden Age critics regarding Lucian's image as a literary writer are offered. |
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