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In style it ranges between the highly realistic and the selfconsciously literary, and its form is episodic. Petronius s own suicide, as demanded by the emperor, haunts our understanding of the work, and adds to its depth and richness. Satyricon or satyrica is a latin work of fiction in a mixture of prose and poetry prosimetrum. Download or read the satyricon of petronius book by clicking button below to visit the book download website.
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