True History

Style and Technique

«True History» by Lucian is a satirical work that parodies the travel and adventure genre. The style of the book is characterized by irony and exaggeration, allowing the author to mock the fantastical travel tales popular in his time. The language of the work is rich with allusions and parodic elements, making it complex to understand without knowledge of ancient literary context. Lucian uses various literary devices such as hyperbole, parody, and allegory to highlight the absurdity of the events described. The narrative structure is linear but filled with unexpected twists and fantastical elements, such as journeys to the Moon and encounters with mythical creatures. This allows the author not only to entertain the reader but also to provoke thought about the nature of truth and falsehood in literature.