Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 74 Petronius Arbiter 20 66 Petronius, Gaius Petronius, Titus Burnaby, William 1672 1706 Burnaby, Charles Burnaby, W. (William) The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. This eBook was produced by Gordon Keener "The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter" by Petronius Arbiter is a satirical novel likely written during the Roman Empire period. This work is recognized for its vivid and often outrageous depictions of Roman society, exploring themes of decadence, excess, and absurdity through the experiences of its central characters, notably Encolpius and his companions. The narrative serves as a scathing critique of the societal norms and moral corruption of the time, blending humor with a commentary on the human condition. The opening portion of "The Satyricon" presents a blend between a modern introduction and the narrative to follow, addressing a young gentleman about the significance of Petronius and the historical context of his work. It reflects on the obscurity and resurgence of the text across different ages, hinting at characters who shall emerge in later adventures. Notably, it introduces the central narrative while highlighting the societal follies and the interactions between characters, setting the stage for the wild escapades and moral questions that will define the rest of the story. Throughout this introduction, the reader is drawn into the satirical lens of Petronius, creating an intriguing start for the adventures that are about to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Rome -- Fiction Satire, Latin -- Translations into English PA Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 374575 374501 2024-10-03T05:57:14.925475 2023-10-03T05:58:47.991304 text/html text/html 374568 374494 2024-10-03T05:57:15.191505 2023-10-03T05:58:48.170278 text/html text/html 224999 2024-10-03T05:57:22.875435 application/epub+zip 229443 2024-10-03T05:57:18.278460 application/epub+zip 219305 2024-10-03T05:57:17.083472 application/epub+zip 411651 2024-10-03T05:57:26.286448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392520 2024-10-03T05:57:22.126461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351656 2022-09-03T08:06:06.727369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347823 347800 2024-10-03T05:57:14.564473 2023-10-03T05:58:47.684297 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 342726 2020-12-29T00:41:57 text/plain; charset=utf-8 139549 2020-12-29T00:41:57 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19568 2024-10-03T05:57:26.421411 application/rdf+xml 15359 2024-10-03T05:57:17.620455 image/jpeg 3726 2024-10-03T05:57:17.348461 image/jpeg 221897 2024-10-03T05:57:15.225482 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia