1927 2vol The Satyricon Of Petronius Arbiter Antique Greek Latin Book Set

1927 2vol The Satyricon Of Petronius Arbiter Antique Greek Latin Book Set

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1927 2vol The Satyricon Of Petronius Arbiter Antique Greek Latin Book Set

The Satyricon of Petronius Arbiter (2 volumes).
Translated by Oscar Wilde
Published by Pascal Covici: Chicago 1927

"Of this edition, there have been printed for subscribers only, 960 numbered copies, 60 of which are on oland handmade paper, numbered 1 to 60, and 900 on rag laid, numbered 61 to 960. Printed in the USA by the Cuneo Press, Inc. Typography by DouglasMcMurtrie"

THIS IS COPY NUMBER 174

"The Satyricon, Satyricon liber (The Book of Satyrlike Adventures), or Satyrica, is a Latin work of fiction believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius in the late 1st century AD, though the manuscript tradition identifies the author as Titus Petronius. The Satyricon is an example of Menippean satire, which is different from the formal verse satire of Juvenal or Horace. The work contains a mixture of prose and verse (commonly known as prosimetrum); serious and comic elements; and erotic and decadent passages. As with The Golden Ass by Apuleius (also called the Metamorphoses), classical scholars often describe it as a Roman novel, without necessarily implying continuity with the modern literary form."

Wonderful condition. A small amount of 'slack' in the cloth at top and bottom of spines as shown. Hand cut pages are clean, crisp and bright. A stunning 2 volume limited edition set of a classic title. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 22.5cm x 16cm x 3cm

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Literature

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    Condition: Like new
    Binding: Hardcover
    Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Limited Edition - Numbered 174 of 960", "2 Volume Set"]
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Wonderful condition. A small amount of 'slack' in the cloth at top and bottom of spines as shown. Hand cut pages are clean, crisp and bright. A stunning 2 volume limited edition set of a classic title. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
    Language: English
    Author: Petronius
    Publisher: Pascal Covici: Chicago
    Year Printed: 1927
    Sub-subject: The Satyricon