Petronius, Satyrica, 1-15 Texte, Übersetzung, Kommentar - Petronius Arbiter -66 (Walter de Gruyter, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references
The remarkable variety and irony of Petroniusþ 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 Petroniusþ Satyrica and the