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Satyricon

Satyricon

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Ancient HistoryPoetry
Pages
205
Published
60
Language
English

Synopsis

Journey through ancient Rome in this picaresque tale, following a narrator's frantic efforts to keep his young lover from numerous competitors. This incomplete Roman novel offers a satirical look at society, filled with adventures and misadventures. Experience the chaotic world of Gaius Petronius Arbiter's creation.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

FunnySatiricalSpicyIntellectual
RivalsMorally GreyUnreliable Narrator

Genres

Ancient History Poetry Classics Historical Fiction History LGBTQ+ Romance Literary Fiction Humor Romance Satire

About the author

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Petronius

Gaius Petronius Arbiter (c. 27 – c. 66 AD; sometimes Titus Petronius Niger) was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero (r. 54–68). He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era.

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