The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio by Petronius Arbiter
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Petronius Arbiter, 20-66
English
"The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio" by Petronius Arbiter is a Latin work of fiction written in the late 1st century AD. This volume focuses on the infamous banquet hosted by Trimalchio, an enormously wealthy freedman who entertains guests with grotesque extravagance. The narrator Encolpius and his companions endure outrageous courses,...
ostentation of newly rich Romans, creating a vivid portrait of everyday life in the early Roman Empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jackson Lee
2 months agoI have to admit, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Don't hesitate to download this.
Susan Hall
5 months agoAt first glance, it serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition. I learned so much from this.
Amanda Gonzalez
5 months agoI didn't expect much, but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Simply brilliant.
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Donna Brown
1 week agoWithout a doubt, the attention to historical detail adds a layer of realism that is rare. Truly inspiring.