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I and the latin novel which combines the different greek types. Lucian s a true story is a great text for intermediate readers. It is a work of satire commenting on the outlandish reality of ancient greek mythology, and it is commonly known as the. Lucian of samosata 120180 the endeavour of small greek historians to add interest to their work by magnifying the exploits of their countrymen, and piling wonder upon wonder, lucian first condemned in his instructions for writing history, and then caricatured in his true history, wherein is contained the account of a trip to the moon, a piece which must have been enjoyed by rabelais.
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