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Lucian
Greek. Ἀληθῆ διηγήματα · 2 век
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The book is considered one of the earliest works in the science fiction genre.
  • Lucian describes a journey to the Moon and encounters with its inhabitants, making it one of the first examples of depicting extraterrestrial life.
  • The work contains satirical elements that mock the myths and legends of ancient Greek culture.
  • Lucian uses parody of the travel and adventure stories popular in his time to emphasize the absurdity of some tales.
  • The book includes a description of a war between the inhabitants of the Moon and the Sun, which is one of the earliest examples of interplanetary conflicts in literature.
True History
Date of publication: 23 October 2024
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Lucian
Original title: Greek. Ἀληθῆ διηγήματα · 2 век
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