The Works Of Petronius Arbiter (1714) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165808441)

The Works of Petronius Arbiter is a collection of writings by the Roman author Petronius. Originally published in 1714, this book includes the Satyricon, a novel which tells the story of the adventures of Encolpius and his companions as they travel through the Roman Empire. The novel is known for its bawdy humor and satirical commentary on Roman society. In addition to the Satyricon, this book also includes other works by Petronius, such as his poetry and fragments of his lost novel, the Cena Trimalchionis. This edition of The Works of Petronius Arbiter is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Roman literature and culture, as well as anyone interested in the history of Western literature.With A Key By A Person Of Honor, And Also His Life And Character. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Petronius Arbiter
ISBN-10: 1165808447
ISBN-13: 9781165808441
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 418
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.85d