The Satyricon of Petronius: “Gaius Petronius (~27-66 A.D.), the author of the Satyricon, was the emperor Nero’s advisor in matters of luxury and extravagance (his unofficial title was arbiter elegantiae). As befitted his office, he slept days and partied nights. He was a lover of style, manners, and literature, and his personality was characterized by freedom, a lack of self-consciousness, a loose tongue, and an attitude. A rival’s jealousy turned Nero agains Petronius, and he was forced to commit suicide. However, before his death, he lampooned Nero in his will and sent the emperor a copy.”
/// This guy has got you beat. Well written synopsis of an ancient text.
