This may help support the argument that Eumolpus is making a serious statement about the art of poetry. Footnote from an article in Arachnion on the role of the Satyricon character Eumolpus who has been described as a poeta and fabulator . Banquet of Trimalchio From the Ancient History Sourcebook, the section from Satyricon on The Banquet of Trimalchio, also known as the Cena Trimalchionis . Petronius A thinkquest biography of Titus Petronius Niger, Nero's arbiter elegantiae , who chose suicide when charged with involvement n the conspiracy of Piso. The Petronian Society Ancient Novel Webpage contains an online scholarly newsletter about the early novelists of whom Petronius is one.
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Satyricon The Latin text of Petronius' Satyricon . The Satyricon of Petronius Biography of Petronius, Nero's advisor on luxury, followed by an examination of Petronius' Menippean satire, Satyricon , written about 61 A.D., about which we have only fragments. Every work here is unique, traditional and ethnic. All exhibited products are in stock and orders are shipped within 24 hours. We have Earth's biggest selection, including millions of books, CDs, software, DVDs, toys, electronics and more at great savings.