Daniel Zimmermann

The Works of Lucian (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Lucian was an effective satirist, something like Voltaire. A Cynic philosopher named Menippus appears in many of his works. Quack philosophers are brutally lampooned, but the Cynics are treated more gently. He almost seems to admire them.
One of his essays is a pack of lies entitled "A True Story," Another satirizes the greed of the people in charge of the oracle of Delphi, who are willing to accept a gift even from the notorious Phalaris of Agrigentum. In another, Menippus has conversations with various shades in the land of the dead. Another warns against slander.. There is also an encomium honoring Demosthenes.
Lucian even directs barbs at the gods of Greece and Rome. In one of his essays, the chief gods decide that too many residents of Olympus do not have proper credentials. They decide to weed out those who do not belong there.
Unfortunately, Lucian was not a Christian, and Christians are mildly satirized in "The Death of Proteus Peregrinus." However, Christians are not the principal object of his satire in this essay.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Daniel Zimmermann
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005287061
• Artikelnr.: 70272428

Autorenporträt

Daniel Zimmermann was born in Merrill, Wisconsin, and grew up in Hustisford, Wisconsin. He was graduated as valedictorian from Northwestern College, Watertown, Wisconsin. His valedictory concerned the ancient philosopher Plotinus. Special honors were third place in an Eta Sigma Phi Greek composition contest and the Doctor Ott award.
He was also graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. After serving as pastor for several years, he became a free lance writer. Because of the outstanding success of his Spanish poetry in Mexico, his biography was included in Who's Who in the Midwest. He is also a former member of American Mensa.
He is married to Merian, nee Ecot. The couple is residing in the Philippines.
Daniel Zimmermann is the author of short stories and poetry. He also writes non-fiction, especially on literature, history, Christianity, and botany.