The Works Of Petronius Arbiter (1714)

by Petronius Saint-Evremond, William Cavendish Devonshire, Petronius

Book Overview

The Works of Petronius Arbiter is a book written by Petronius Arbiter and first published in 1714. The book is a collection of satirical and comedic stories that poke fun at the excesses and vices of Roman society during the reign of Emperor Nero. The stories are told through the character of Encolpius, a young man who travels from city to city with his friends, experiencing and commenting on the absurdities of Roman life. The book is divided into...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104509636
• ISBN13: 9781104509637
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"