Study Guide to Satyricon by Petronius
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As a collection of prose and passages of first-century A.D. Rome, Satyricon, by Petronius continues to inspire avant-garde novelists, film-makers, playwrights, and poets. Moreover, Pentronius provides an early written text that includes literary techniques such as burlesque, epics, romance, and elements of picaresque novels. This Study Guide to Satyricon by Petronius explores the context and history of Pentronius’ classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Available on Amazon!
Each Satyricon Study Guide contains:
- Introductions to the Author and the Work
- Character Summaries
- Plot Guides
- Section and Chapter Overviews
- Test Essay and Study Q&As
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