The Satyricon — Volume 04 : Escape by Sea by Petronius Arbiter
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| Author | Petronius Arbiter, 20-66 |
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| Translator | Firebaugh, W. C. |
| Title | The Satyricon — Volume 04 : Escape by Sea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Satyricon — Volume 04: Escape by Sea" by Petronius Arbiter is a novel composed in the 1st century AD, during the time of the Roman Empire. This unique work is considered one of the earliest examples of a prose narrative and portrays the life involving a mix of humor, satire, and an often cynical commentary on society. The central topic revolves around a group of characters, particularly focusing on their escapades, misadventures, and themes of love, friendship, and deception during a voyage by sea. In this volume, the story follows the characters Encolpius, Giton, and Eumolpus as they embark on a precarious journey at sea, attempting to escape various threats from perusing foes. As they navigate their circumstances, they encounter unexpected complications, including relationships with Tryphaena and Lycas, which lead to tension and conflict. The narrative is imbued with themes of identity, survival, and the often farcical nature of human desire. The dynamics among the protagonist and supporting characters provide insight into societal norms and the often absurd lengths people go to for love and acceptance in a world rife with conniving motives and misunderstandings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Rome -- Fiction |
| Subject | Satire, Latin -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5221 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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