The Satyricon is a wild and witty ancient Roman novel, believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius in the late first century AD. A satirical romp through ancient Rome, the Satyricon follows the misadventures of Encolpius, a young man with questionable morals, and his attractive teenage companion Giton. The work's frank depictions of sexuality and social dynamics provide unparalleled insight into the underbelly of Roman society. The Satyricon stands out from ...

Love Has No Gender—Pride Month Special Series gathers writing across antiquity, the nineteenth century, and modernism to trace the many idioms through which same-sex desire, gender variance, companionship, secrecy, and self-fashioning have entered literature. Poetry, satire, Gothic fiction, social realism, decadent prose, and experimental modernist writing coexist here, revealing love as both private feeling and public question. From the lyric compression associated with Sappho and the iro...

Petronius Arbiter invites you into the wild, satirical, and vividly decadent world of ancient Rome in The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter. This audiobook transforms Petronius’ sharp wit and unforgettable storytelling into a dynamic listening experience, immersing you in a tale of adventure, excess, and human folly that has captivated readers for centuries.Through the misadventures of Encolpius, Ascyltus, and Giton, listeners journey across a Roman s...

The Greatest Classics of Roman Literature gathers the capacious record of Rome's imaginative, political, philosophical, and historical self-fashioning. Epic, lyric, elegy, satire, comedy, romance, oratory, memoir, technical prose, natural inquiry, biography, and historiography appear in illuminating proximity. Monumental narratives of foundation and empire stand beside intimate poems of desire, severe moral reflections, theatrical social observation, and accounts of military and civic powe...

The satyricon of Petronius Arbiter presents a sharp and imaginative portrayal of social life, using exaggerated scenes and humorous criticism to expose the instability, desire, and absurdity that shape human behavior. The work opens with a reflective introduction that considers the text’s survival across different eras, noting how its rediscovery renewed interest in its unconventional style and its bold exploration of social excess. This beginning guides the reader toward the unfolding nar...

'Love Has No Gender - Gay Classics Collection' serves as a seminal anthology, traversing extensive literatural landscapes through its rich tapestry of styles and themes, all anchored in the exploration of LGBTQ+ experiences across different epochs. Each piece in this collection, whether it is a poignant prose, an evocative poem, or a gripping narrative, delves deep into the notions and nuances of identity, love, and societal norms. This collection not only celebrates the diversity within t...

The satyricon of Petronius Arbiter Volume 5 continues a satirical exploration of society through fragmented episodes that expose excess, desire, and instability within everyday life. The narrative focuses on shifting relationships marked by jealousy, rivalry, and emotional volatility, using personal conflict as a mirror for broader social decay. Intimacy and betrayal are treated with dark humor, revealing how affection and loyalty are often undermined by self-interest and insecurity. The s...

A playful, wicked satire of the current administration. Including such fun characters as U-Hawley, Empty G, Hogspit, and RFCK Jr., as they fumble their way to bringing down an entire regime. Funny, timely, and satisfying to a certain segment of the population.

The satyricon of Petronius Arbiter Volume 4 continues a satirical exploration of society through fragmented episodes that expose excess, desire, and instability within everyday life. The narrative focuses on shifting relationships marked by jealousy, rivalry, and emotional volatility, using personal conflict as a mirror for broader social decay. Intimacy and betrayal are treated with dark humor, revealing how affection and loyalty are often undermined by self-interest and insecurity. The s...

The Green Carnations: Gay Classics Boxed Set offers readers an intricate tapestry of narratives, essays, and reflections that delve deeply into LGBTQ+ themes throughout literary history. This collection brings together a rich array of voices, exploring diverse literary styles ranging from the incisive satire of Oscar Wilde to the classical narrative complexities found in Petronius. Each piece resonates with its own interpretation of identity, queer culture, and societal critique, contribut...

Every generation needs a new adaption of the Odyssey, if for no other reason than to remind us there is no other work in the history of literature compares to it (sorry J.J. and S. Kubrick). The present work is neither an adaptation nor a translation (in any sense), but a silly rendering of simply all the action in the work. And there's more than enough for a single movie! Try to imagine the Odyssey as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (without throwing up!), and that's what you have h...

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