"The Satyricon — Volume 05: Crotona Affairs" by Petronius Arbiter is a satirical story that explores the complex social lives and moral issues of people living in ancient Rome. The plot follows the main character, Polyaenos, as he tries to climb the social ladder in the city of Crotona. Along the way he meets interesting characters like Circe and Eumolpus, who each have their own agendas. Polyaenos deals with love, desire, embarrassing events, and the ridiculous behavior of those around him. The author shows a world of excess and criticizes human flaws and the unexpected turns of fate through humor and adventure.
The Satyricon — Volume 05: Crotona Affairs
By Petronius Arbiter
Amidst love, desire, and social climbing in ancient Rome, a man finds himself entangled in scandalous antics and unfortunate events.
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About the AuthorGaius Petronius Arbiter was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era. He is one of the most important characters in Henryk Sienkiewicz' historical novel Quo Vadis (1895). Leo Genn portrays him in the 1951 film of the same name.
Gaius Petronius Arbiter was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era. He is one of the most important characters in Henryk Sienkiewicz' historical novel Quo Vadis (1895). Leo Genn portrays him in the 1951 film of the same name.
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