{"title":"Petronius","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetronius offers a compelling glimpse into ancient Roman life through works that blend sharp wit, satire, and vivid storytelling. Readers can explore \u003cem\u003eThe Satyricon\u003c\/em\u003e, a narrative that captures the decadence and complexities of Roman society, alongside translations and editions like \u003cem\u003eLingua Latina - Petronius Cena Trimalchionis\u003c\/em\u003e, which enrich understanding of classical language and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection appeals to enthusiasts of both literary fiction and historical context, providing texts that straddle \u003cstrong\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e domains. Petronius’s writings offer a unique fusion of entertainment and scholarly insight into the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-satyricon-by-petronius-9780140448054","title":"The Satyricon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn updated translation of this risqué and comic account of three travellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Satyricon\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most outrageous and strikingly modern works to have survived from the ancient world. Most likely written by an advisor of Nero, it recounts the adventures of Encolpius and his companions as they travel around Italy, encountering courtesans, priestesses, con men, brothel-keepers, and pompous professors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove all, \u003cem\u003eThe Satyricon\u003c\/em\u003e introduces us to Trimalchio, the nouveau riche millionaire whose debauched feasting and pretentious vulgarity make him one of the great comic characters in literature. 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It takes the form of a first-person narrative by the endearing ne'er-do-well Encolpius, a brilliant storyteller, parodist, and mimic who recalls episodes from his past life as a wandering bohemian, living by his wits on the margins of society in Greek southern Italy. Encolpius encounters a vividly realised array of characters from the early imperial demimonde, including the wealthy freedman Trimalchio, one of the most unforgettable characters in all of Latin literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with \u003ci\u003eThe Satyrica\u003c\/i\u003e, and likewise in prose and verse, is the \u003ci\u003eApocolocyntosis\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003ePumpkinification\u003c\/i\u003e), a short satirical pamphlet lampooning the death, apotheosis, and attempt to enter heaven of the emperor Claudius (reigned 41–54). 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