ISBN: 9780140444896

The Satyricon; The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius. Here Petronius brilliantly brings to life the courtesans, legacy-hunters, pompous professors and dissolute priestesses of the ag… More...

The Satyricon; The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius. Here Petronius brilliantly brings to life the courtesans, legacy-hunters, pompous professors and dissolute priestesses of the age and, above all, Trimalchio, the archetypal self-made millionaire whose pretentious vulgarity on an insanely grand scale makes him one of the great comic characters in literature. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Satyricon; The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius by Petronius Arbiter, Lucius Annaeus Seneca For this edition Professor Sullivan has updated his translation and his invaluable literary and historical introductions in the light of the latest research; he has also included all Petronius&#039; surviving verse. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Perhaps the strangest and most strikingly modern work to survive from the ancient world, The Satyricon relates the hilarious mock epic adventures of the impotent Encolpius, and his struggle to regain virility. Here Petronius brilliantly brings to life the courtesans, legacy-hunters, pompous professors and dissolute priestesses of the age and, above all, Trimalchio, the archetypal self-made millionaire whose pretentious vulgarity on an insanely grand scale makes him one of the great comic characters in literature. Seneca's The Apocolocyntosis, a malicious skit on the deification of Claudius the Clod', was designed by the author to ingratiate himself with Nero, who was Claudius' successor. Together, the two provide a powerful insight into a darkly fascinating period of Roman history. Author Biography J.P. Sullivan has held appointments in Classics or Arts and Letters at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Texas, Buffalo, Minnesota, ad Hawaii. He is the author of The Satyricon of Petronius: A Literary Study, Propertius: A Critical Introduction, Literature and Plitics in the Age of Nero and Martial: The Unexpected Classic. Table of Contents The Satyricon; The Apocolocyntosis PETRONIUS Introduction The Author and Date of the Satyricon The Extent of the Work and the Plot The Literary Qualities of the Satyricon On the Text and Translation Acknowledgments The Satyricon Puteoli Dinner with Trimalshio Eumolpus The Road to Croton Croton The Fragments and the Poems List of Characters Notes on the Satyricon Notes on the Fragments and Poems SENECA Introduction The Authorship and Date of the Apocolocyntosis The Place of the Work in Seneca's Writings The Literary Qualities of the Apocolocyntosis On the Text and Translation The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius Notes on the Apocolocyntosis Kirkus UK Review The Satyricon is a fragmented story about some dubious types on a journey, and contains the famous caricature of Trimalchio, the Roman yuppie who gives dinner parties of fabulous bad taste. It is frank and robust - like the people it was written for. Review by Lindsey Davis, whose books include 'Two For the Lions' (Kirkus UK) Details ISBN0140444890 Author Lucius Annaeus Seneca Short Title SATYRICON THE APOCOLOCYNTOSIS Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Books Edition Description Revised Series Penguin Classics Language English ISBN-10 0140444890 ISBN-13 9780140444896 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 877.01 Year 1986 Publication Date 1986-12-31 Translator J.P. Sullivan Imprint Penguin Classics Subtitle The Apocolocyntosis Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from Latin Birth d. 66 Edition 1st Residence IT Death 0066 DOI 10.1604/9780140444896 Audience General/Trade We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137825404; , Neu, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Paperback, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9780140444896, Book Title: The Satyricon; The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius, [PU: Penguin Books]<

1986, ISBN: 9780140444896

Translator: Sullivan, J. Penguin Classics, Paperback, Auflage: Revised ed. 256 Seiten, Publiziert: 1986-09-25T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: 9780140444896, 0.2 kg, Verkau… More...

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