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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This seminal literary work exposes the darker side of Roman society during a period of societal and cultural decline in the first century A.D. At the heart of this book, the author weaves together episodes and stories about three young travelers, their encounters, and a cast of vivid characters. These tales include encounters with an ostentatious freedman, a pretentious poet, and a scandalous dinner party. Through these episodes, the author satirizes the materialistic and excessive lifestyles of the era. The book offers penetrating insights into human nature, exploring themes of social hypocrisy, greed, and the pursuit of pleasure. It holds a mirror up to the excesses of imperial Rome and remains a relevant critique of societal decay, providing valuable lessons for understanding both the past and present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330612491_0
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Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 420 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25929123/2
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