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The translation of The Satyricon showcases Oscar Wilde's flair for blending comic and serious elements within a narrative of escapades involving Encolpius and his young slave Giton. This Latin work, attributed to Gaius Petronius, exemplifies Menippean satire through its mix of verse and prose. Wilde, a prominent figure in 19th-century literature known for his wit and aestheticism, faced imprisonment due to his sexuality. This edition includes a newly commissioned biography, enhancing the reader's understanding of Wilde's life and legacy.
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The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter, Oscar Wilde
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Oscar Wilde
- Publisher
- Read & Co. Classics
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 244
- ISBN13
- 9781446512906
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The translation of The Satyricon showcases Oscar Wilde's flair for blending comic and serious elements within a narrative of escapades involving Encolpius and his young slave Giton. This Latin work, attributed to Gaius Petronius, exemplifies Menippean satire through its mix of verse and prose. Wilde, a prominent figure in 19th-century literature known for his wit and aestheticism, faced imprisonment due to his sexuality. This edition includes a newly commissioned biography, enhancing the reader's understanding of Wilde's life and legacy.