Petronii Arbitri. Cena Trimalchionis
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Martin S. Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1975
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This book presents 'Cena Trimalchionis', a significant portion of Petronius's Satyricon. The text offers a vivid and satirical depiction of a lavish dinner party hosted by the freedman Trimalchio, showcasing the excesses and social dynamics of Roman society. This work provides valuable insights into the daily life, customs, and literary styles of the Roman Empire. The narrative is a cornerstone of classical literature, offering both entertainment and a critical commentary on its contemporary world.
Author: Martin S. Smith
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1975
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This book presents 'Cena Trimalchionis', a significant portion of Petronius's Satyricon. The text offers a vivid and satirical depiction of a lavish dinner party hosted by the freedman Trimalchio, showcasing the excesses and social dynamics of Roman society. This work provides valuable insights into the daily life, customs, and literary styles of the Roman Empire. The narrative is a cornerstone of classical literature, offering both entertainment and a critical commentary on its contemporary world.