The ‘Satyrica' of Petronius: Petronii Arbitri ‘Satyrica' Quae Supersunt

The Satyrica of Petronius is a unique satirical comic novel in Latin, and Wade Richardson's critical edition and translation offers a fresh perspective on the author's ingenuity and skill. The edition includes eighty new and fully argued emendations, a facing-page text and translation, elaborative notes, and an introduction describing the multifarious problems posed by the author and work. It is intended to give pure enjoyment to everyone, from curious students of Latin and beyond, including their teachers and professors.

Format: Hardback
Length: 486 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2025
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

The Satyrica of Petronius is a remarkable satirical comic novel written in Latin, offering a captivating portrayal of the seedy, sex- and money-driven lives of individuals in provincial first-century Italy. While no critical edition of comparable scope exists in English, Wade Richardson's extensive work on the Satyrica has resulted in this comprehensive treatment. In this edition, Richardson delves into and highlights the author's ingenuity and skill in various aspects of writerly craft, utilizing the latest critical text and a lively translation that caters to today's audiences. The book features eighty new and thoroughly argued emendations, presented in a facing-page format with English on the obverse (recto) and Latin on the reverse (verso). Each page is accompanied by extensive notes, providing valuable insights into the text and its historical context. The edition serves as a delightful and enriching experience for all, from curious Latin students to enthusiasts beyond, including teachers and professors, offering a unique linguistic, literary, and cultural exploration of the author and his work.

Weight: 1g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487550714