PetroniusLiterary Fiction · Fiction
Satyricon
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.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceSexual AssaultSubstance Abuse