The Age of Petronius Arbiter is a historical book written by Charles Beck and published in 1856. The book explores the life and times of the Roman writer and courtier, Petronius Arbiter, who lived during the reign of Emperor Nero. Beck delves into the cultural and social milieu of ancient Rome during this period, examining the decadence, excesses, and moral decay that characterized the era. He also provides a detailed analysis of Petronius' writings, particularly his novel, Satyricon, which is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Roman literature. Through his meticulous research and insightful commentary, Beck offers readers a vivid and compelling portrait of a fascinating period in Roman history, and sheds light on the enduring legacy of Petronius and his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Age of Petronius Arbiter is a historical book written by Charles Beck and published in 1856. The book explores the life and times of the Roman writer and courtier, Petronius Arbiter, who lived during the reign of Emperor Nero. Beck delves into the cultural and social milieu of ancient Rome during this period, examining the decadence, excesses, and moral decay that characterized the era. He also provides a detailed analysis of Petronius' writings, particularly his novel, Satyricon, which is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Roman literature. Through his meticulous research and insightful commentary, Beck offers readers a vivid and compelling portrait of a fascinating period in Roman history, and sheds light on the enduring legacy of Petronius and his works.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks,...
THE SATYRICON OFGaius Petronius, Arbiter to NeroPetronius' bawdy masterpiece is considered by some to be an early form of the novel. Petronius had the notable job of advising Roman emperor Nero on...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the...
This ancient Roman novel is a fascinating glimpse into the seedy underbelly of Roman society during the reign of the Emperor Nero. Filled with lewd humor and outrageous characters, this book is a...
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