Satyricon
About this book
An incomplete Roman novel believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius Arbiter. What remains of the novel is a picaresque story concerning the narrator’s battle to keep his lover, a handsome sixteen year old boy, away from his many rivals.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 9989 readers · 164 pages · ≈ 3 h 02 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Satyricon?
About ≈ 3 h 02 m — 164 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Satyricon?
164 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Satyricon?
It sits on the Humor, History, Fiction shelves.
Has Satyricon been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Satyricon (1969).
Is Satyricon in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Satyricon?
The main characters include Petronius Arbiter.
Where does Satyricon take place?
It is set in Rome, Pompeii (Extinct city), Italy during Nero, 54-68.
Who wrote Satyricon?
Petronius.
Where can I read Satyricon online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library