Project Gutenberg 2016-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 299 Petronius Arbiter 20 66 Petronius, Gaius Petronius, Titus Laboureur, Jean Emile 1877 1943 Laboureur, Jean-Emile Laboureur, Emile Laboureur, J. E. (Jean Emile) Laboureur, Jean-Émile Laboureur, Jean Émile Tailhade, Laurent 1854 1919 Azède Azede Cachetero, El Junipérien, Dom Juniperien, Dom Lorenzaccio Patte-Pelue Renzi Tybalt Le Satyricon Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyricon Produced by Madeleine Fournier. Images provided by the Hathi Trust. "Le Satyricon" by Petronius Arbiter is a novel written in the 1st century AD. This Roman work is a satirical and often comedic look at the lives and escapades of its characters, particularly focusing on the adventures of Encolpius, a former gladiator. The story unfolds in a decadent Roman society, presenting themes of sexuality, class, and the human condition through the lens of extravagant and often absurd circumstances. The opening of "Le Satyricon" introduces readers to the protagonist, Encolpius, who reflects on his life and recent adventures, setting the tone for the satirical exploration of Roman society that follows. He encounters various characters, including his companion Ascyltos, and becomes embroiled in humorous yet precarious situations. The narrative dives into themes of desire, rivalry, and the often chaotic interactions within the vibrant nightlife of ancient Rome. As the story progresses, the reader is plunged into a world rich with vivid imagery and social commentary, showcasing both the frivolity and the underlying critiques of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Rome -- Fiction Satire, Latin -- Translations into French PA Text FR Littérature Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature 488983 2025-07-21T09:21:58.306718 text/html 473300 2024-10-23T01:16:45 text/html 977096 2025-07-21T09:22:06.595719 application/epub+zip 981454 2025-07-21T09:22:00.045748 application/epub+zip 264360 2025-07-21T09:21:59.176748 application/epub+zip 1130105 2025-07-21T09:22:10.601684 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1107461 2025-07-21T09:22:05.493755 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391072 2022-09-24T08:05:11.806401 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 411059 2025-07-21T09:21:57.398732 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 391249 2024-10-23T01:16:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19751 2025-07-21T09:22:10.748645 application/rdf+xml 18784 2025-07-21T09:21:59.282706 image/jpeg 3031 2025-07-21T09:21:59.228743 image/jpeg 960704 2025-07-21T09:21:58.366706 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia