The Satyricon and The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius (Penguin Classics)
This Penguin Classics volume gathers Petronius's The Satyricon and Seneca's The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius, bringing together two works of Roman satire. It offers readers a compact introduction to classical literature, ancient Roman culture, and the varied forms of satirical writing.
About This Book
This Penguin Classics volume brings together two works associated with ancient Roman literature: Petronius's The Satyricon and Seneca's The Apocolocyntosis of the Divine Claudius.
Written by different authors, the works offer distinct examples of Roman satire and literary culture.
The collection presents both texts together for readers interested in classical literature, Roman history, and the development of satirical writing.
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