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  • The Satyricon

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    It is one of the two most extensive witnesses to the Roman novel (the only other being the fully extant Metamorphoses of Apuleius, which has significant differences in style and plot). Satyricon is also regarded as useful evidence for the reconstruction of how lower classes lived during the early Roman Empire. ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    "The Satyricon" is an ancient Roman work of fiction attributed to Gaius Petronius Arbiter, who lived during the reign of Emperor Nero in the first century AD. The authorship of the work is traditionally attributed to Petronius, a Roman courtier and writer known for his wit and extravagant lifestyle."The Satyricon" is a satirical and picaresque novel, and it is one of the earliest examples of a ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon — Complete

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    The Satyricon is one of the most outrageous and strikingly modern works to have survived from the ancient world. Most likely written by an advisor of Nero, it recounts the adventures of Encolpius and his companions as they travel around Italy, encountering courtesans, priestesses, con men, brothel-keepers, pompous professors and, above all, Trimalchio, the nouveau riche millionaire whose debauched ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon — Complete

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    Translated by W. C. Firebaugh ...
    The Satyricon — Complete, attributed to Petronius Arbiter, is a unique work of Latin literature that melds satire, epicurean philosophy, and a vivid portrayal of Roman life during the Neronian period. Written in a fragmented, episodic style, it delves into the adventures of Encolpius and his companions, navigating a world brimming with decadence, social critique, and amorous escapades. The novel's ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter by Petronius Arbiter is a groundbreaking work of classical literature that blends satire, adventure, and vivid social commentary. Through the exploits of its characters, Petronius offers a witty and sometimes scandalous portrayal of Roman society, exposing human folly, ambition, and desire with humor, insight, and artistic flair. At the heart of this work lies ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon, Vol. 2 (The Dinner of Trimalchio)

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    One of the most famous Roman feasts is the one given by Trimalchio, as described in The Satyricon by Petronius. There is one minor problem with trying to recreate this feast it never actually existed!But of course, this hasn’t stopped people from trying to recreate it including me. After all, in the immortal words of Jeremy Clarkson, “How hard can it be?” Perhaps regular watchers of Top Gear will ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon

    Enriched edition. A Fragmented Roman Satire of Decadence, Moral Ambiguity, and Hedonistic Escapades in Nero's Rome

    by Titus Petronius Arbiter ...
    The Satyricon, a remarkable work attributed to the Roman author Titus Petronius Arbiter, is a seminal text of the 1st century AD that defies conventional literary forms. This novel, presented through a fragmented narrative interwoven with prose and poetry, serves as a satirical commentary on Roman society, exposing its decadence, moral ambiguity, and the diverse strata of social life. Set against ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter (Complete)

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    Heinsius and Scaliger derive the word from the Greek, whence comes our English word satyr, but Casaubon, Dacier and Spanheim derive it from the Latin ‘satura,’ a plate filled with different kinds of food, and they refer to Porphyrion’s ‘multis et variis rebus hoc carmen refertum est.’ The text, as we possess it, may be divided into three divisions: the first and last relate the adventures of ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter

    Dive into the decadent, witty, and satirical world of ancient Rome—Petronius Arbiter’s Satyricon reveals the pleasures, follies, and secrets of Roman society.

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    Petronius Arbiter invites you into the wild, satirical, and vividly decadent world of ancient Rome in The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter. This audiobook transforms Petronius’ sharp wit and unforgettable storytelling into a dynamic listening experience, immersing you in a tale of adventure, excess, and human folly that has captivated readers for centuries.Through the misadventures of Encolpius, ... Read more

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  • The Satyricon

    Exploring Satirical Roman Society: Decadence, Parody, and Absurdity

    by Titus Petronius Arbiter ...
    Titus Petronius Arbiter's "The Satyricon" stands as a remarkable yet fragmented work of Roman literature, encapsulating the excess and decadence of the Neronian era. Written in a distinct blend of prose and poetry, this satirical novel presents the adventures of Encolpius and his companions, exploring themes of love, sexuality, and the social mores of ancient Rome. With its vivid characterizations ... Read more

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  • The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads

    The Misanthrope, The Flying Doctor, The Satyricon, The Headswoman, dise Garden, The Absentee, etc.

    by Molière, St. John Hankin, Elizabeth F. Guptill, Petronius Arbiter, Anthony Trollope, Kenneth Grahame, Thomas Carlyle, George Gibbs, Richard Head, Francis Kirkman, Herman Melville, Maria Edgeworth, Marietta Holley, Anatole France, Nelson Lloyd, Voltaire, Samuel Brunt, Archibald Marshal, Gilbert Knox, H. H. Sir Bashford, P. G. Wodehouse, Susan Fenimore Cooper, Thomas Love Peacock, William Carlos Williams, Terry Southern, Hilaire Belloc, Iris Barry, C. M. Westmacott, Desiderius Erasmus, I. J. Potter, Montague Glass, Edwin Abbott Abbott, Elkanah Settle, Samuel Pordage, Bernard Mandeville, James Thomson, G. W. Foote, Marie Corelli, William Herman, Mark Twain, Ingersoll Lockwood, Jonathan Swift, T. Smollett, Thomas Mann, H. G. Wells, Bertram Gayton, George S. Schuyler, Eugen Richter, Walter Harte, Aristophanes, Bill Nye, John Arbuthnot, Thomas Bridges, James Bramston, Ambrose Bierce, Franklin P. Adams, John Hervey Baron Hervey, An M. D., Frank Chapman Bliss ...
    The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads offers a rich tapestry of wit, irony, and cultural critique, spanning centuries and showcasing the evolution of satirical literature. With its diverse range of styles from the sharp societal observations of the Enlightenment to the tongue-in-cheek modernity of the 20th century this anthology captures the spirit and scope of satire's unyielding challenge to ... Read more

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  • Satyricon

    by Petronius Arbiter ...
    The Satyricon, Satyricon liber (The Book of Satyrlike Adventures), or Satyrica,is a Latin work of fiction believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius, though the manuscript tradition identifies the author as Titus Petronius. The Satyricon is an example of Menippean satire, which is different from the formal verse satire of Juvenal or Horace. The work contains a mixture of prose and verse ... Read more

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