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This is Volume 3 of the complete works of Lucian of Samosata, translated into English. Lucian, a Syrian satirist and rhetorician who lived in the 2nd century AD, is known for his witty and irreverent writings that lampooned philosophical schools, religious beliefs, and prominent figures of his time. His works offer a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and social life of the Roman Empire. This volume includes a selection of Lucian's dialogues and essays, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of his satirical genius and his enduring influence on Western literature. Explore the wit and wisdom of a master satirist in this carefully translated and curated collection. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.