Satyricon


Cover of the book Satyricon by Petronius Arbiter, Alma Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Petronius Arbiter ISBN: 9780714546117
Publisher: Alma Books Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Petronius Arbiter
ISBN: 9780714546117
Publisher: Alma Books
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English
Documenting the colourful escapades of the former gladiator Encolpius and his less than faithful lover Giton, the "Satyricon" plunges the reader into the lives of ordinary Roman citizens, vividly revealing the Empire's seamy underbelly. A host of unforgettable characters are satirically presented, such as Trimalchio, the pretentious parvenu host, in a memorable banquet scene, the lascivious priestess Quartilla and the narrator's unreliable, roguish friend Ascyltus. Sometimes referred to as the first novel - although surviving only in fragments - this bawdy, picaresque and surprisingly modern narrative is considered one of the founding masterpieces of Western literature.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Documenting the colourful escapades of the former gladiator Encolpius and his less than faithful lover Giton, the "Satyricon" plunges the reader into the lives of ordinary Roman citizens, vividly revealing the Empire's seamy underbelly. A host of unforgettable characters are satirically presented, such as Trimalchio, the pretentious parvenu host, in a memorable banquet scene, the lascivious priestess Quartilla and the narrator's unreliable, roguish friend Ascyltus. Sometimes referred to as the first novel - although surviving only in fragments - this bawdy, picaresque and surprisingly modern narrative is considered one of the founding masterpieces of Western literature.

More books from Alma Books

Cover of the book Prisoner of God by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book Arsene Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book The Sorrows of Young Werther by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book La Traviata by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book The Whisperer in the Darkness and Other Tales by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book Life of Dante by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book A Village Romeo and Juliet by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book The Trial by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book On the Eve by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book The Three-Cornered Hat by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book The Intelligent Woman's Guide to Socialism, Capitalism, Sovietism and Fascism by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book Hot Dogs and Cocktails by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book Godfathers by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book Wabi-Sabi by Petronius Arbiter
Cover of the book Hashish, Wine, Opium by Petronius Arbiter
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy