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The Satyricon

The Satyricon

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Number of Chapters: 20

Length: 7 hours and 56 minutes

Language: English

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 is constantly being enticed away by others. Encolpius's friend Ascyltus (who seems to have previously been in a relationship with Encolpius) is another major character. It is a rare example of a Roman novel, the only other surviving example (quite different in style and plot) being Metamorphoses written by Lucius Apuleius. It is also extremely important evidence for the reconstruction of what everyday life must have been like for the lower classes during the early Roman Empire.
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Preface and Introduction (Ann Boulais)
Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 1-10 (Brendan Stallard)
Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 11 (Brendan Stallard)
Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 12-19 (Brendan Stallard)
Vol 1 - Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 20-26 (Brendan Stallard)
Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 27-37 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 38-44 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 45-52 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 53-59 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 60-69 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 2 - The Dinner of Trimalchio, Ch 70-78 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 3 - The Further Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 79-88 (miette)
Vol 3 - The Further Adventures of Encolpius and His Companions, Ch 89-98 (miette)
Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 99-105 (Saethram)
Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 106-110 (Saethram)
Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton, and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 111-116 (Saethram)
Vol 4 - Encolpius, Giton and Eumolpus Escape by Sea, Ch 117-124 (Denny Sayers (d. 2015))
Vol 5 - Affairs at Crotona, Ch 125-131 (Andrew Coleman)
Vol 5 - Affairs at Crotona, Ch 132-137 (Andrew Coleman)
Vol 5 - Affairs at Crotona, Ch 138-141 (Andrew Coleman)
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