The Satyricon and The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius

The Satyricon and The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius (Penguin Classics)

Perhaps the strangestâ‚¬"and most strikingly modernâ‚¬"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.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700Â titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust theÂ series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-dateÂ translations by award-winning translators.
Country USA
Brand Penguin Classics
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780140444896
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1986-12-02
UnitCount 1
UPCs 783324912302
EANs 9780140444896

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin Classics
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780140444896
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	1986-12-02
UnitCount	1
UPCs	783324912302
EANs	9780140444896

The Satyricon and The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius (Penguin Classics)

You might also like...