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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Works of Petronius Arbiter, first published in 1714, presents a collection of writings attributed to the Roman courtier Petronius, famed for his satirical novel, the Satyricon. This edition includes translations 'by Several Hands,' aiming to make the wit and observations of Petronius accessible to a contemporary English audience. The volume also features 'a Key, by a Person of Honour,' offering interpretations and contextual understanding of the texts, along with 'His Life and Character,' likely referring to biographical details and analyses of Petronius himself, possibly by Saint-Evremond or William Cavendish Devonshire. Petronius's work provides a fascinating glimpse into the decadent world of ancient Rome, offering social commentary and sharp satire that remains relevant centuries later. This edition serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in classical literature, the history of translation, and the reception of ancient texts in the early modern period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Works of Petronius Arbiter, first published in 1714, presents a collection of writings attributed to the Roman courtier Petronius, famed for his satirical novel, the Satyricon. This edition includes translations 'by Several Hands,' aiming to make the wit and observations of Petronius accessible to a contemporary English audience. The volume also features 'a Key, by a Person of Honour,' offering interpretations and contextual understanding of the texts, along with 'His Life and Character,' likely referring to biographical details and analyses of Petronius himself, possibly by Saint-Evremond or William Cavendish Devonshire. Petronius's work provides a fascinating glimpse into the decadent world of ancient Rome, offering social commentary and sharp satire that remains relevant centuries later. This edition serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in classical literature, the history of translation, and the reception of ancient texts in the early modern period.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Octavo, 20 cm. Bound in contemporary Cambridge-style calf. [14], xvi, [14], 288 pages, two engraved plates. No frontispiece illustration, the book begins with the title page. A couple pages loose. Burnaby's translation, altered and enlarged by Wilson and others. Cf. Bibliographical Society, London. Transactions, v. 10, p. 182. "The charms of liberty": pages 281-288. ESTC T105571. …

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