Lucian books in order
2nd-century Syrian satirist and rhetorician
- Lived
- 120–180
- Books
- 1
Lucian published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is On the Syrian Goddess.
Updated September 2026
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On the Syrian Goddess
Lucian's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
On the Syrian Goddess (200)
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About Lucian
Lucian of Samosata was a Hellenized Syrian satirist, rhetorician and pamphleteer who is best known for his characteristic tongue-in-cheek style, with which he frequently ridiculed philosophers and priests, speculative beliefs about the nature of the universe, religious practices, and superstitions. Although his native language was probably Syriac, all of his extant works are written entirely in ancient Greek.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Lucian FAQ
- How many books has Lucian written?
- Lucian published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lucian's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On the Syrian Goddess.
- What is Lucian's most famous book?
- On the Syrian Goddess is Lucian's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lucian's books for free?
- Yes. 6 books by Lucian are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.