Lucian, Menippus and Timon (Classic Reprint): Translated: Translated (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Sharp, witty satire on wealth, philosophy, and fame, told through a bold dialogue you won't forget.

A brisk, provocative drama that blends myth, philosophy, and streetwise humor. It follows a seeker who travels to Babylon seeking guidance from sages and magical figures, only to find that opinions on the good life clash as they do among the world's wealthy and powerful. The book uses lively chat, fantastical twists, and a courtroom‑level critique of money, virtue, and public praise.

• A fast-paced exchange among philosophers, magi, and courtiers with playful, scathing humor.


• Scenes that lampoon wealth, ambition, and the price of popularity in ancient Athens.


• A journey into ideas about what makes a life well lived, told through mythic and comic texture.


• Vivid characters and sharp banter that spotlight human folly and social pretension.

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