Lucien's True History [2nd century science fiction novella](2022 Librvox audiobook)Public Domain Media
2 videos • 7 views • by Arthur R.R. Lucas's Public Domain Media Archive Lucian's True History Lucian of Samosata (c. 125 - c. 180) Translated by Francis Hickes (1566 - 1631) One of the earliest works of science-fiction (nearly 2,000 years old). It has space travel (including war in space), lunar civilization, and aliens, along with more fantasy elements, such as the afterlife and Greek gods. A satire on contemporary tall tales. - Summary by Terry Kroenung Genre(s): Satire, Science Fiction Language: English