Petronius

Also known as: C. Petronius Arbiter, Petronius Arbiter

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Gaius Petronius Arbiter (c. 27 – c. 66 AD; sometimes Titus Petronius Niger) was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero (r. 54–68). He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era.

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'But are they not the same Furies that torment our public speakers?

— from Satyricon, 1711

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