{"title":"Debra Freas","description":"\u003cp\u003eDebra Freas offers insightful editions and selections from classical literature, bringing ancient texts to life with clarity and precision. Her work is ideal for readers interested in exploring classical authors such as Petronius, with a focus on accessible, well-annotated translations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited for students and enthusiasts of classical studies, her books provide valuable educational resources that deepen understanding of historical texts. Expect thoughtful commentary and context that illuminate these timeless works within the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"selections-from-petronius-the-satyrica-by-andrew-zissos-9781350341289","title":"Selections from Petronius, The Satyrica","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the reader through the fragmentary text of Petronius’ \u003ci\u003eSatyrica\u003c\/i\u003e in a coherent sequence, this book gives a deeper understanding of the fascinating aesthetic, literary and social issues raised within the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePetronius' \u003ci\u003eSatyrica\u003c\/i\u003e has long been popular with readers of Latin; it is one of the few texts that offers a glimpse into non-elite society in the early Roman imperial period. It is also one of only a handful of ancient novels to survive in any form, and certainly the most racy and controversial. Supported by a detailed contextualising introduction and companion website resources, these selections from the Latin text are carefully annotated for students, and a full vocabulary can be found at the end of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe selections in this edition put at centre stage the figure of Eumolpus: poet, storyteller and would-be critic, as well as charlatan, swindler and lecher. He is one of the major characters in what survives of the \u003ci\u003eSatyrica\u003c\/i\u003e; he serves as an internal narrator for many of the longer embedded poems and stories, and he meditates on topics of great interest, not the least being the perceived decline of art, science and culture in the contemporary Graeco-Roman world. In this way, students are introduced to some of the best-known myths and tales of antiquity, including the \u003ci\u003eCapture of Troy\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eWidow of Ephesus\u003c\/i\u003e, while affording the opportunity to translate both prose and verse passages, and to consider and evaluate the \u003ci\u003eSatyrica’s\u003c\/i\u003e relationship to the literary tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464198570220,"sku":"9781350341289","price":40.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350341289-selections-from-petronius-the-satyrica.jpg?v=1775042051"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/debra-freas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}