| Author |
Petronius Arbiter, 20-66 |
| Translator |
Firebaugh, W. C. |
| Title |
The Satyricon — Volume 06: Editor's Notes
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyricon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Satyricon — Volume 06: Editor's Notes" by Petronius Arbiter is a classical satirical novel dating from the late 1st century AD. This work provides a vivid portrayal of Roman society, particularly focusing on themes surrounding sexuality, morality, and the extravagances of wealth. Through satirical overtones, it reflects the decadence and corruption prevalent in Roman culture, highlighting the lives of both the elite and the lower classes. The opening portion of the text presents a comprehensive analysis of prostitution in ancient Rome, exploring its historical context, legal frameworks, and cultural implications. It discusses the dual instincts driving human behavior—survival and reproduction—and how these have resulted in the establishment of prostitution as a fundamental societal element. The text further examines the intricacies of the brothel system, detailing the types of women involved, the societal attitudes towards them, and the underlying economic aspects that fueled this age-old profession. The tone is analytical yet rich with historical references, effectively setting the stage for the satirical narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Rome -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Satire, Latin -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5223 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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