The Satyricon by Petronius (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Satyricon by Petronius, P.G. Walsh A classic work of ancient literature combining prose and poetry. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description `The language is refined, the smile not grave, My honest tongue recounts how men behave. The Satyricon is the most celebrated work of fiction to have survived from the ancient world. It can be described as the first realistic novel, the father of the picaresque genre, and recounts the sleazy progress of a pair of literature scholars as they wander through the cities of the southern Mediterranean. En route they encounter type-figures the author wickedly satirizes - a teacher in higher education, a libidinous priest, a vulgar freedman turned millionaire, a manic poet, a superstitious sea-captain and a femme fatale. The novel has fascinated the literary world of Europe ever since, evoking praise for its elegant and hilarious description of the underside of Roman society, but also condemnation for some of its lewder subjects. This new and lively translation by P.G. Walsh captures the gaiety of the original, and the edition is supplemented by his superb Introduction giving an account of the plot, the various scholarly interpretations and the later histtory of its literary influcence. There are also extensive and detailed notes which serve to illuminate the reading of a text rich in literary in-jokes and allusion. Notes A classic work of ancient literature combining prose and poetry. Author Biography P. G. Walsh is Emeritus Professor of Humanity at the University of Glasgow. He translated and edited Apuleius, The Golden Ass for Worlds Classics. Review `Classical literature can be entertaining, and this new edition is admirably served by a translation which brings the ancient Romans into the late 20th century.The Daily Telegraph Promotional A new edition of the most celebrated prose work to have survived from the ancient world. Long Description `The language is refined, the smile not grave, My honest tongue recounts how men behave. The Satyricon is the most celebrated work of fiction to have survived from the ancient world. It can be described as the first realistic novel, the father of the picaresque genre, and recounts the sleazy progress of a pair of literature scholars as they wander through the cities of the southern Mediterranean. En route they encounter type-figures the author wickedly satirizes - a teacher in higher education, a libidinous priest, a vulgar freedman turned millionaire, a manic poet, a superstitious sea-captain and a femme fatale. The novel has fascinated the literary world of Europe ever since, evoking praise for its elegant and hilarious description of the underside of Roman society, but also condemnation for some of its lewder subjects. This new and lively translation by P.G. Walsh captures the gaiety of the original, and the edition is supplemented by his superb Introduction giving an account of the plot, the various scholarly interpretations and the later histtory of its literary influcence. There are also extensive and detailed notes which serve to illuminate the reading of a text rich in literary in-jokes and allusion. Review Text `Classical literature can be entertaining, and this new edition is admirably served by a translation which brings the ancient Romans into the late 20th century.The Daily Telegraph Review Quote P. G. Walshs translation appears more learned, as one might expect from a scholar who has spent a long career studying ancient fiction. Its preface is masterful. Details ISBN0199539219 Author P.G. Walsh Short Title SATYRICON Language English Translator P.G. Walsh ISBN-10 0199539219 ISBN-13 9780199539215 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Series Oxford Worlds Classics Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2009-03-26 NZ Release Date 2009-03-26 Edited by Jonas Steffen Birth 1955 Affiliation Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics and Center for Global Development Position Clinical Fellow in Psychology Qualifications QC Pages 272 Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2009-03-26 DEWEY 873.01 Audience General AU Release Date 2009-03-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16496982;

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