The Satyricon

Most likely written by an advisor of Nero, this title recounts the adventures of Encolpius and his companions as they travel around Italy. Estimated to date from 63 - 65 AD, and only surviving in fragments, it offers a satirical portrait of the age of Nero, in all its excesses and chaos.

Cel mai probabil scris de un consilier al lui Nero, acest titlu relateaza aventurile lui Encolpius si ale tovarasilor sai in calatoriile lor prin Italia. Estimata a fi datand din anii 63 - 65 d.Hr. si care a supravietuit doar in fragmente, ofera un portret satiric al epocii lui Nero, in toate excesele si haosul sau.