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    Episode 69: Rome's Comic Novel (Petronius' Satyricon)

    Episode 69: Rome's Comic Novel (Petronius' Satyricon)

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    Episode 69: Rome's Comic Novel (Petronius' Satyricon)

    FromLiterature and History

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    Length:
    120 minutes
    Released:
    Aug 26, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Petronius’ Satyricon is a contender for history’s first novel, a picaresque filled with sex, misadventures, and details about daily life. Episode 69 Quiz: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-69-quiz Episode 69 Transcription: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/episode-069-romes-comic-novel Bonus Content: http://literatureandhistory.com/index.php/bonus-content Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/literatureandhistory
    Released:
    Aug 26, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    This podcast is an introduction to Anglophone literature, from ancient times to the present, done by a Ph.D. with lots of books and musical instruments. A typical episode offers a summary of a work, or part of a work of literature, followed by some historical analysis. The episodes include original music, some comedy songs, and goofy jokes. You can listen to the shows in any order, although from time to time, episodes will make brief mention of previous or upcoming ones.