Satyricon (1575)
235 pages 3.8/5 Goodreads
"It is not enough to say that "The Satyricon" depicts the degeneracy of Roman life under Nero; that it is a consummate tale of roguery; that it is an essentially moral commentary on evil and hypocrisy. It is all these and more; it is a supreme work of art. It ranks with Gargantua and Pentagruel, Don Quixote, Gulliver's Travels and Joyce's Ulysses as landmarks of European writing." -- Dust jacket flaps.
Author: Petronius
ISBN: 9780880299930
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) (referenced)
Sexual Content
Age-gap relationships (predatory) Explicit sexual content / nudity Sexual coercion / non-consensual situations
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Animal cruelty / animal death Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence Sexual assault / rape Slavery / forced labor
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