The New Lucian Being is a book written by H.D. Traill that consists of a series of dialogues between dead individuals. The book is named after Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist and writer who was known for his witty and humorous dialogues. In this book, Traill continues the tradition of Lucian by creating a series of conversations between famous historical figures who have passed away. These conversations touch on a variety of topics, including politics, religion, philosophy, and art. The book offers a unique perspective ...
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The New Lucian Being is a book written by H.D. Traill that consists of a series of dialogues between dead individuals. The book is named after Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist and writer who was known for his witty and humorous dialogues. In this book, Traill continues the tradition of Lucian by creating a series of conversations between famous historical figures who have passed away. These conversations touch on a variety of topics, including politics, religion, philosophy, and art. The book offers a unique perspective on history and the personalities that have shaped it, as well as providing insights into the human condition. Overall, The New Lucian Being is an entertaining and thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in history, philosophy, or literature.1884. Contents: Lord Westbury and Bishop Wilberforce; De Morny, Gambetta and Blanqui; Plato and Landor; Lord Beaconsfield and Sir Robert Peel; Lucian and Pascal; Daniel O'Connell and Isaac Butt; Comte de Chambord and Philippe Egalite; Edmund Burke and Edward Horsman; Richardson and Fielding; Peter the Great and Alexander II; Sterne and Thackeray; Lord Palmerston and Richard Cobden; Garrick and George Henry Lewes; and Lucretius; Paley and Darwin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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