Le Satyricon

Name: Le Satyricon
Author: Petronius Arbiter

By Petronius Arbiter

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Un récit fragmentaire et épisodique suit plusieurs compagnons errants à travers un milieu urbain décadent, en proie à des aventures grivoises, des escroqueries et des rencontres érotiques. Les vignettes alternent entre mésaventures comiques, banquets somptueux, portraits satiriques de la prétention sociale et de l'hypocrisie, et insertions poétiques ou parodiques. La prose oscille entre rhétorique élevée et langage familier, mêlant descriptions sensuelles, humour grotesque et ironie mordante pour mettre au jour les appétits et contradictions morales. La forme morcelée met en valeur un mélange collage de genres et de registres.

About the Author

Petronius Arbiter

Petronius Arbiter was a Roman courtier and satirist, best known for his work "The Satyricon," a unique blend of prose and poetry that offers a vivid portrayal of Roman society during the first century AD. Often regarded as one of the earliest novels, "The Satyricon" explores themes of decadence, social satire, and the complexities of human relationships through the adventures of its protagonist, Encolpius. Petronius's sharp wit and keen observations provide insight into the cultural and moral landscape of his time, making his work a significant contribution to classical literature and an enduring influence on later literary traditions.