"Huone" ja "Timon" by of Samosata Lucian

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Author Lucian, of Samosata, 120-180
Translator Forsman, Kaarlo, 1851-1918
Title "Huone" ja "Timon"
Note Reading ease score: 38.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Note Translations of: Περὶ τοῦ Οἴκου; Τίμων.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Huone" ja "Timon" by Samosata Lucian is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The text delves into themes of beauty, rhetoric, and the perceptions of excellence in speaking and artistic expression. The narrative introduces characters who grapple with the profound impact of their surroundings on their discourse and self-expression. At the start of the book, the character Alexander is enchanted by the beauty and serenity of Kydnos River but is equally intrigued by a magnificent hall that inspires eloquence. He reflects on the nature of speaking amidst such splendor, pondering whether a speaker would be overwhelmed by the stunning environment or invigorated to express profound thoughts. In contrast, another speaker argues that such beauty could distract and hinder meaningful dialogue, suggesting that the brilliance of the surroundings might overshadow the substance of speech. The introduction sets the stage for a debate on the interplay between aesthetics and rhetoric, exploring the potential effects of one's environment on the art of communication. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Lucian, of Samosata -- Translations into Finnish
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EBook-No. 53291
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