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Who wrote Lucian's True History?

"Lucian's True History" was written by of Samosata Lucian. Greek satirist known for his sharp wit and pioneering works in satire and dialogue.

Lucian's True History

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Lucian's True History

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Lucian's True History, written in the 2nd century AD by Lucian of Samosata, is one of the earliest works of science fiction. It features themes of space travel, lunar civilizations, and encounters with aliens, alongside fantastical elements like the afterlife and Greek gods. The text serves as a satire of contemporary tall tales, showcasing Lucian's wit and imagination in a narrative that blends adventure with commentary on storytelling conventions of his time.

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One of the earliest works of science-fiction (nearly 2,000 years old). It has space travel (including war in space), lun...