
Trips to the Moon
by Lucian
Title:
Trips to the Moon
Author:
Lucian
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
86 pages
Publisher:
Repro India Limited
ISBN-13:
9789359324623
EAN:
9789359324623
Classifications:
Classic and Biographical
Weight (g):
228
Dimensions (mm):
139 x 218 x 7
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
Trips to the Moon' is a super work of historic technological know-how fiction written by way of the Greek creator Lucian of Samosata in the 2nd century AD. Lucian, acknowledged for his wit and satire, takes readers on a fantastical adventure to the moon in a story that mixes humor, imagination, and social commentary. In this narrative, Lucian describes the adventures of a collection of travelers who embark on a sequence of surreal and absurd voyages to the moon. These voyages contain encounters with bizarre creatures, odd landscapes, and comical conditions, all supplied with a satirical and critical eye. Through these fantastical adventures, Lucian satirizes the credulity of individuals who agree with inside the existence of mythical and impossible beings. 'Trips to the Moon' is a pioneering work in the realm of science fiction, centuries ahead of its time. Lucian's vibrant imagination and funny fashion make it a captivating examine, even inside the cutting-edge generation. This ancient textual content now not simplest provides perception into the literary and highbrow developments of Lucian's time but additionally serves as a precursor to the inventive worlds created through later technology fiction writers. It stands as a testomony to Lucian's enduring literary have an impact on and his capacity to combo amusement with philosophical commentary.
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