| Author |
Petronius Arbiter, 20-66 |
| Translator |
Firebaugh, W. C. |
| Title |
The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Satyricon — Volume 02: Dinner of Trimalchio" by Petronius Arbiter is a classical novel written during the early Roman Empire period. The work follows the extravagant and often absurd exploits of a group of characters attending a lavish dinner hosted by the wealthy freedman Trimalchio, offering an incisive commentary on the excesses and decadence of Roman society. The opening of the text introduces readers to the opulence of Trimalchio's feast, where guests are treated to a spectacle of bizarre entertainment and extravagant food. Characters, including the narrator and his companions, marvel at the absurdities presented, such as a slave holding a silver chamber-pot and a dog painted on the wall warning guests to beware. As the dinner progresses, Trimalchio's boisterous personality and the antics of the slaves provide a satirical look at social hierarchies and the foolishness that accompanies wealth. The opening portion sets the stage for a blend of humor, social commentary, and vivid imagery that characterizes the rest of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Rome -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Satire, Latin -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5219 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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