Petronius Arbiter
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.
The Satyricon — Complete
In a world of excess and moral decay, a man and his companions stumble through riotous escapades, revealing the folly of ancient Rome.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 04 : Escape by Sea
** 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.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 07: Marchena Notes
In ancient Rome, a man's journey unfolds through provocative escapades, challenging societal norms and reflecting on the complexities of love and desire.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 06: Editor's Notes
Uncover the scandalous secrets of ancient Rome, where love, money, and morality collide in a world of extreme privilege and societal decay.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 05: Crotona Affairs
Amidst love, desire, and social climbing in ancient Rome, a man finds himself entangled in scandalous antics and unfortunate events.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 03: Encolpius and His Companions
Navigate through the scandalous world of ancient Rome with a young man and his companions as they encounter love, betrayal, and darkly comedic misfortunes.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 01: Introduction
In ancient Rome, a young man and his friends stumble through a series of outrageous and scandalous adventures, exposing the shocking excesses of the elite.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio
Step into a world of outrageous wealth, bizarre feasts, and social satire as guests navigate a dinner party unlike any other.
By Petronius Arbiter
The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter
Get ready for a wild ride through ancient Rome, where outrageous characters reveal the hilarious and scandalous secrets of their world.
By Petronius Arbiter