The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter.

New York: Boni & Liveright, 1922. Limited edition. Hardcover. No. 100 of an edition limited to 1250. Translation by W.C. Firebaugh anad 47 full page b&w plates by Norman Lindsay. The Satyricon is a 1st century AD Roman satirical novel which gives a glimpse into the decadence, vulgarity and moral decay of the era of Nero through the misadventures of Encolpius as he winds his way through mansions and brothels in countryside around Rome.

Roy 8vo, 2 vols, (xxxi) 258pp (&) 258pp. 47 full page black & white plates by Norman Lindsay. Orig. brown boards w/ cream tipped spine label with black and red lettering, teg. Very light foxing throughout, otherwise very good condition. With bibliography and extensive notes. Very good. Item #4571

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