Lucian's True History: A novel written in the second century AD by Lucian of Samosata, a Greek (Paperback) by Lucian Of Samosata

9782491251697. New condition. Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 44. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 44 p. A True History is a novel written in the second century AD by Lucian of Samosata, a Greek-speaking author of Assyrian descent. The novel is a satire of outlandish tales that had been reported in ancient sources, particularly those that presented fantastic or mythical events as if they were true. It is Lucian's best-known work.