True History
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Main Ideas
- A satire on the travel and wonder tales prevalent in antiquity.
- Critique of myths and legends perceived as true.
- Irony towards literary traditions and genres, especially epic and historical chronicles.
- Exploration of the theme of truth and fiction in literature.
- Parody of the philosophical and scientific theories of his time.
- Use of fantastical elements to create absurd and comedic situations.
- Travel as a metaphor for exploring human knowledge and experience.
Date of publication: 23 October 2024
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Genre: Science Fiction