The Satyricon — Volume 01: Introduction
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"Satyrikon - Volume 01: Introduction" was written by the ancient Roman writer Petronius Arbiter, who lived in the 1st century AD. This book is one of the first works of the genre of picaresque literature, which combines humor, satire, eroticism and philosophical reflections.
In his work, Petronius tells the story of the life of the young Greek Encolpius and his friends, who face a whole series of adventures and comic situations. The plot of the book combines different genres and reflects the life and customs of the Roman world of the era.
"Satyrikon - Volume 01: Introduction" not only entertains with its curiosities and frankness, but also gives an opportunity to look into the daily life of ancient Rome and ask questions about the essence of human existence.
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- Name of the Author
- Petronius Arbiter
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2004-06-01
- Title
- The Satyricon — Volume 01: Introduction
- Translator
- W. C. Firebaugh
- Subject
- PA
Rome -- Fiction
Satire, Latin -- Translations into English
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"Satyrikon - Volume 01: Introduction" was written by the ancient Roman writer Petronius Arbiter, who lived in the 1st century AD. This book is one of the first ...