"The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter" by Petronius Arbiter is a satirical take on Roman society, brimming with tales of excess and strange situations, as seen through the eyes of Encolpius and his friends. The story begins by painting a picture of that time, pointing out the importance of Petronius and the book. Characters are introduced, hinting at wild adventures ahead. Overall, the story makes fun of the trends and moral issues of the era, inviting the reader to laugh at the follies of the characters' interactions.
The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter
By Petronius Arbiter
Get ready for a wild ride through ancient Rome, where outrageous characters reveal the hilarious and scandalous secrets of their world.
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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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