The Dialogues of the Dead

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:adaptation modern interpretations
gptkbp:author gptkb:Lucian_of_Samosata
gptkbp:available_in public domain
gptkbp:characteristic gptkb:humor
gptkbp:contains mythological elements
philosophical arguments
satirical commentary
historical references
cultural critiques
satirical portrayals
contemporary references
dialogues between famous figures
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_significance exploration of death
gptkbp:examines gptkb:wisdom
virtue
human folly
foolishness
vice
gptkbp:explores gptkb:rhetoric
social issues
morality
human nature
existential themes
afterlife concepts
philosophical dilemmas
gptkbp:featured_in anthologies
gptkbp:format gptkb:dialogue
gptkbp:genre gptkb:satire
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Roman_Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Dialogues of the Dead
gptkbp:impact subsequent writers
gptkbp:influence Western literature
gptkbp:influence_on satirical literature
gptkbp:influenced comedic writing
gptkbp:inspired philosophical discussions
gptkbp:is_analyzed_in academic papers
gptkbp:is_recognized_as classic work
gptkbp:is_studied_in literary courses
gptkbp:language gptkb:Ancient_Greek
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:parody
conversational
gptkbp:notable_character gptkb:Diogenes
gptkb:Aristotle
gptkb:Homer
gptkb:Plato
gptkb:Socrates
gptkbp:notable_quote " The dead are not so different from the living."
gptkbp:part_of Lucian's works
gptkbp:philosophical_approach skepticism
gptkbp:published 2nd century AD
gptkbp:published_by various publishers
gptkbp:published_in various collections
gptkbp:purpose critique of society
gptkbp:related_works True History
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Underworld
gptkbp:style ironic
gptkbp:theme gptkb:philosophy
gptkbp:translated_into multiple languages
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lucian
gptkb:Friedrich_von_Schlegel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5