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Petronius' novel discussed and enjoyed |
 The Satyricon Society
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Of the many masterpieces which classical antiquity has bequeathed to modern times, few have attained to such popularity [as] this scintillating miscellany known as the Satyricon, ascribed by tradition to that Petronius [died 66 A.D.] who, at the court of Nero, acted as arbiter of elegance and dictator of fashion. The flashing wit, the masterly touches which bring out the characters with all the detail of a fine old copper etching; the marvelous use of realism by this, its first prophet; the sure knowledge of the perspective and background best adapted to each episode; the racy style, so smooth, so elegant, so simple!
W.C. Firebaugh
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