Description
Step into the decadent and chaotic world of ancient Rome with *The Satyricon*, a biting satire that follows the misadventures of Encolpius and his companions. Navigating a landscape of gluttony, dishonesty, and rampant sexual promiscuity, these characters stumble through a series of absurd encounters and dramatic quarrels. Through their journey across the Mediterranean, the narrative offers a darkly humorous and unflinching look at the follies and excesses of Roman society, exploring themes of art, love, and survival in a world teetering on the brink of collapse.
Available Editions
paperback
Athenaeum
Published Jan 1, 1972
176 pages
ISBN: 9789025380731
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Details
First Published
1575
Language
lat
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Satyricon by Petronius.