The remarkable variety and irony of Petronius℗þ Satyrica today amaze scholars and readers alike. However, a complete commentary on this important example of the ancient novel is still lacking. With this volume Natalie Breitenstein presents the first comprehensive commentary on the opening of the Satyrica (chapters 1-15). Modern research is included in her analysis of all aspects of the textual criticism, language, style, and content of the text. The introduction also offers an up-to-date summary of the state of research on all main problems and questions relating to Petronius℗þ Satyrica and the.
Contents
Frontmatter; Inhaltsverzeichnis; Vorwort; Einleitung; Text und Übersetzung; Kommentar; In der Rhetorenschule (Sat. 1-4); Agamemnons Gedicht (Sat. 5); Bordellabenteuer (Sat. 6-8); Eifersuchtsstreit in der Herberge (Sat. 9-11); Auf dem Markt (Sat. 12-15); Backmatter.
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