Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 39242 Petronius Arbiter 20 66 Petronius, Gaius Petronius, Titus Burnaby, William 1672 1706 Burnaby, Charles Burnaby, W. (William) The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyricon This eBook was produced by Gordon Keener "The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter" by Petronius Arbiter is a satirical novel likely written during the Roman Empire period. This work is recognized for its vivid and often outrageous depictions of Roman society, exploring themes of decadence, excess, and absurdity through the experiences of its central characters, notably Encolpius and his companions. The narrative serves as a scathing critique of the societal norms and moral corruption of the time, blending humor with a commentary on the human condition. The opening portion of "The Satyricon" presents a blend between a modern introduction and the narrative to follow, addressing a young gentleman about the significance of Petronius and the historical context of his work. It reflects on the obscurity and resurgence of the text across different ages, hinting at characters who shall emerge in later adventures. Notably, it introduces the central narrative while highlighting the societal follies and the interactions between characters, setting the stage for the wild escapades and moral questions that will define the rest of the story. Throughout this introduction, the reader is drawn into the satirical lens of Petronius, creating an intriguing start for the adventures that are about to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Rome -- Fiction Satire, Latin -- Translations into English PA Text Category: Novels Category: Classics of Literature 374747 2025-07-03T04:52:17.334939 text/html 374568 2025-01-09T19:59:51.423980 text/html 225063 2025-07-03T04:52:24.181906 application/epub+zip 229426 2025-07-03T04:52:20.071943 application/epub+zip 219288 2025-07-03T04:52:18.996971 application/epub+zip 411675 2025-07-03T04:52:27.286887 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 392520 2025-07-03T04:52:23.502894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 351656 2022-09-03T08:06:06.727369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347823 2025-07-03T04:52:17.012966 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 342726 2020-12-29T00:41:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18418 2025-07-03T04:52:27.411917 application/rdf+xml 15359 2025-07-03T04:52:19.479939 image/jpeg 3726 2025-07-03T04:52:19.236928 image/jpeg 139549 2020-12-29T00:41:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 221957 2025-07-03T04:52:17.364935 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia