Satyricon, The by Gaius Petronius Arbiter (c. 27 - 66)

Satyricon (or Satyrica) is a Latin work of fiction in a mixture of prose and poetry. It is believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius, though the manuscript tradition identifies the author as a certain Titus Petronius. As with the Metamorphoses of Apuleius, classical scholars often describe it as a "Roman novel", without necessarily implying continuity with the modern literary form.The surviving portions of the text detail the misadventures of the narrator, Encolpius, and his lover, a handsome sixteen-year-old boy named Giton. Throughout the novel, Encolpius has a hard time keeping his lover faithful to him as he...

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1. Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 70-78

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2. Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 1-10

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3. Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 11

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4. Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 12-19

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5. Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 20-26

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6. Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 27-37

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7. Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 38-44

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8. Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 45-52

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9. Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 53-59

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10. Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 60-69

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11. Preface and Introduction

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12. Vol 3 - The Further Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 79-88

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13. Vol 3 - The Further Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 89-98

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14. Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 99-105

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15. Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 106-110

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16. Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton, and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 111-116

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17. Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 117-124

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18. Vol 5 - Affairs at Crotona, Ch 125-131

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19. Vol 5 - Affairs at Crotona, Ch 132-137

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20. Vol 5 - Affairs at Crotona, Ch 138-141

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