Selections from Petronius, The Satyrica - Andrew Zissos, Debra Freas

Taking the reader through the fragmentary text of Petronius’ Satyrica in a coherent sequence, this book gives a deeper understanding of the fascinating aesthetic, literary and social issues raised within the text. Petronius' Satyrica has long been popular with readers of Latin: it is one of the few texts that offers a glimpse into non-elite society in the early Roman imperial period. It is also one of only a handful of ancient novels to survive in any form, and certainly the most racy and controversial.... Zobrazit více