Satyricon by Petronius
The book in question is a satirical Roman work that provides a vivid, episodic portrayal of the decadent society during the reign of Nero. It follows the misadventures of the narrator and his companions as they navigate a world of excess, corruption, and hedonism. Through a series of events ranging from banquets to shipwrecks, the narrative offers a critique of the moral decay of Roman society, using humor, irony, and the perspective of characters from various social strata. The fragmented nature of the surviving text adds to its enigmatic and chaotic depiction of the period's social mores.
The 1882nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 65
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 50,000
- Original Language
- Latin
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Best Foreign Work of Fiction Chosen by Francophone Writers (French literary magazine Transfuge)