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.

250 pages, Paperback

First published February 6, 2002

Reviews

[Keith]

The book is organized sequentially, not thematically. It's got no wider issues to report.