Nigrinus

by Lucian of Samosata

A diatribe against the city of Rome put into the mouth of the philosopher Nigrinus.

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About the author

Lucian of Samosata was a Greek-educated Syrian rhetorician, and satirist who wrote in the Greek language. He is noted for his witty and scoffing nature.

Reviews

[Truls Ljungström]

En inte allt för kärleksfull satir över filosofisk livsstil under antiken. Asrolig under den första halvan, sedan med grövre och grövre skämt, till dess verket luktade lite väl mycket dassbok.