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The Mimes Of The Courtesans

The Mimes Of The Courtesans

Lucian
Cullen, Charles

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ISBN10: 1163173401
ISBN13: 9781163173404
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Mimes of the Courtesans is a collection of satirical and humorous short stories by the ancient Greek writer Lucian. The stories are set in the world of courtesans, or high-end prostitutes, and their clients. Lucian uses the characters and situations to poke fun at the social conventions of his time, including gender roles, class distinctions, and the hypocrisy of the wealthy.The book is divided into several sections, each containing multiple stories. In some of the stories, the courtesans are the main characters, while in others they serve as foils for the male clients. The stories often involve mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and other comic situations.Throughout the book, Lucian's writing is witty and clever, with a keen eye for detail and a sharp sense of humor. The stories are also notable for their frank and sometimes explicit descriptions of sex and sexuality, which would have been scandalous in Lucian's time.Overall, The Mimes of the Courtesans is a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greek society, as well as a testament to Lucian's skill as a writer and satirist.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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