249 pages • first pub 60 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070360703
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 April 1972
Description
The Satyricon is a classic of comedy, a superbly funny picture of Nero's Rome as seen through the eyes of Petronius, its most amorous and elegant courtier.William Arrowsmith's translation—a lively, modern, unexpurgated text—recaptures all the riba...
Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
dark 30%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 26%
informative 26%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
emotional 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racism, RapeModerate
Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship
249 pages • first pub 60 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9782070360703
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gallimard Education
Publication date: 01 April 1972
Description
The Satyricon is a classic of comedy, a superbly funny picture of Nero's Rome as seen through the eyes of Petronius, its most amorous and elegant courtier.William Arrowsmith's translation—a lively, modern, unexpurgated text—recaptures all the riba...
Community Reviews Summary of 489 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
dark 30%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 26%
informative 26%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
emotional 4%
mysterious 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11%Loveable characters?
No: 56% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Pedophilia, Racism, RapeModerate
Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship