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Titus Petronius

  • arbiter elegantiae
The Bellum Civile of Petronius
Petronius: Leader of Fashion
Cena Trimalchionis
The Satyricon
Petronius
Lingua Latina - Petronius Cena Trimalchionis
  • 2023

    This volume of The Satyricon focuses on the Crotona Affairs, showcasing the significance of this classical work in human history. Alpha Editions has taken special care to preserve its legacy by reformatting and retyping the text to ensure clarity and readability, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. This modern edition aims to make the text accessible for both present and future generations, highlighting its enduring relevance.

    The Satyricon , Volume 05
  • 2023

    The Satyricon , Volume 03

    Encolpius and His Companions

    This volume features Encolpius and his companions in a significant classical work that has influenced literature throughout history. Alpha Editions has meticulously republished it in a modern format, ensuring clarity and readability through careful reformatting and retyping, rather than relying on scanned copies. The effort aims to preserve the text for present and future generations, highlighting its enduring importance.

    The Satyricon , Volume 03
  • 2023

    The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter

    in large print

    • 236 pages
    • 9 hours of reading

    This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali is dedicated to making classic literature accessible, ensuring that important texts remain available to a wider audience.

    The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter
  • 2023

    This volume of the classical work features a modern reformatting aimed at preserving its significance for future generations. The text has been carefully retyped and designed to ensure clarity and readability, moving away from traditional scanned copies. The effort highlights the importance of the work throughout human history, making it accessible for contemporary readers.

    The Satyricon , Volume 04
  • 2023

    Recognized as a significant classical work, this volume of The Satyricon has been meticulously reformatted and retyped for modern readers. The effort to preserve its legacy ensures that it remains accessible and clear, avoiding the pitfalls of scanned copies. This edition aims to connect present and future generations with its historical importance, providing an engaging reading experience.

    The Satyricon , Volume 01
  • 2023

    The Satyricon, Volume 02

    Dinner of Trimalchio

    This edition of the classical work features a modern reformatting aimed at preserving its significance for future generations. The text has been meticulously retyped and designed, ensuring clarity and readability. By republishing this volume, Alpha Editions emphasizes the importance of maintaining access to this historical text, allowing readers to engage with its content without the limitations of scanned copies.

    The Satyricon, Volume 02
  • 2022
  • 2019
  • 2017

    The Satyricon

    A Roman knight in prose and verse with the fragments recover'd at Belgrade in the year 1698 made English by Mr. Wilson of the Middle Temple and several others. A verbatim reprint of the original ed. of 1708

    • 300 pages
    • 11 hours of reading

    Set in ancient Rome, this work blends prose and verse, showcasing the adventures of a Roman knight. It includes fragments recovered in 1698, offering a glimpse into the culture and society of the time. The text is presented as a verbatim reprint of the original 1708 edition, ensuring authenticity and high-quality presentation for readers.

    The Satyricon
  • 2017

    Exploring themes of sexual failure and societal decay, this satirical novel by Titus Petronius Arbiter captures the essence of Roman life during Nero's reign. The protagonist, Encolpius, experiences a series of sexual misadventures that symbolize broader existential failures. The text has sparked debate over its moral implications, with interpretations ranging from an amoral depiction of society to accusations of pornography. Notably, it is distinct from the Petronius testament mentioned by Tacitus, which detailed Nero's abuses. Petronius, a Roman senator, was known for his refined taste as Nero's "arbiter of elegance."

    Satyricon: Begebenheiten des Enkolp: Historischer Roman aus der Zeit des römischen Kaisers Nero