num_pages: 256
description: This is the first modern commentary on Petronius' Satyrica . It begins with basic background information, then surveys each episode in order that leading themes emerge. Finally, it gives an overview of Petronius' use of literary allusion and symbolism, and of his treatment of sex. All Latin and Greek quotations have been translated so that this volume may benefit both students of classical and comparative literature.
language: English
title: A Companion to Petronius
titlecomplete: A Companion to Petronius
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Oxford University Press