** "The Satyricon — Volume 04: Escape by Sea" by Petronius Arbiter is a novel that paints a picture of life in the Roman Empire through humor and sharp social commentary. It follows Encolpius, Giton, and Eumolpus as they try to outrun their enemies on a dangerous sea voyage. This journey brings unexpected twists, especially involving Tryphaena and Lycas, leading to conflict and testing their bonds. The story explores what people will do to survive, find love, and be accepted, all while highlighting how ridiculous human desires and misunderstandings can be in a world full of cunning motives and societal pressures. **
The Satyricon — Volume 04 : Escape by Sea
By Petronius Arbiter
** Fleeing foes on the open sea, a band of travelers discover that the most treacherous storms come from love, betrayal, and the absurd drama of their own desires.
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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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