Lucian's True History
Lucian's True History is a Victorian science fiction and classic fantasy novel by of Samosata Lucian.
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About Lucian's True History
"Lucian's True History" by Lucian of Samosata is a satirical novella written in the second century AD. The narrator begins by warning readers that everything in the story is a complete lie. What follows is an outrageous tale of travelers swept to the Moon, where they witness interplanetary warfare between celestial kings. They encounter a giant whale, seas of milk, islands of cheese, and meet legendary heroes and mythical creatures. This fantastical work mocks ancient authors who presented impossible tales as truth, earning recognition as the earliest known fiction featuring space travel and alien lifeforms.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Lucian's True History?
Lucian's True History was written by of Samosata Lucian.
What genre is Lucian's True History?
It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Lucian's True History free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Lucian's True History?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 22 min.
What books are similar to Lucian's True History?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.
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