A Companion to Petronius

By Edward Courtney

This is the first modern commentary on Petronius' Satyrica. It begins with basic background information, then surveys each episode in order that leading themes emerge. Finally, it gives an overview of Petronius' use of literary allusion and symbolism, and of his treatment of sex. All Latin and
Greek quotations have been translated so that this volume may benefit both students of classical and comparative literature.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199245940
• ISBN13: 9780199245949
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"