Satyricon: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Satyricon by Petronius — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
An incomplete Roman novel believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius Arbiter. What remains of the novel is a picaresque story concerning the narrator’s battle to keep his lover, a handsome sixteen year old boy, away from his many rivals.
Quick facts about Satyricon
- Title: Satyricon
- Author: Petronius
- First published: 1575
- Genre: latin satire, translations into french, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL503861W
Where to read Satyricon
Satyricon by Petronius is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Satyricon about?
An incomplete Roman novel believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius Arbiter.
Who wrote Satyricon?
Satyricon was written by Petronius.
When was Satyricon published?
Satyricon was first published in 1575.
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