
Trimalchio's Feast
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Format
Taschenbuch
Seiten
55
Sprache
Englisch
Veröffentlicht
Feb 26, 2015
Verlag
Penguin Classics
ISBN-10
0141398000
ISBN-13
9780141398006
Beschreibung
In a vivid exploration of decadence and excess, the narrative unfolds within the opulent confines of a Roman feast, where the boundaries of civility blur amid wine and revelry. Guests find themselves drawn into a world where indulgence takes center stage, and the host, Trimalchio, embodies the heights of both arrogance and absurdity.
As the evening progresses, the atmosphere turns increasingly wild, showcasing not only the lavishness of the feast but also the farcical nature of the characters who inhabit it. Over-the-top entertainment, extravagant dishes, and drunken antics intertwine, painting a portrait of a society teetering on the edge of moral collapse.
Through sharp wit and clever satire, the story offers a critique of social status and the superficiality of wealth, leaving readers to reflect on the emptiness that often accompanies such opulence. The narrative invites an exploration of human behavior in the face of excess, revealing truths that resonate far beyond the confines of the banquet hall.
As the evening progresses, the atmosphere turns increasingly wild, showcasing not only the lavishness of the feast but also the farcical nature of the characters who inhabit it. Over-the-top entertainment, extravagant dishes, and drunken antics intertwine, painting a portrait of a society teetering on the edge of moral collapse.
Through sharp wit and clever satire, the story offers a critique of social status and the superficiality of wealth, leaving readers to reflect on the emptiness that often accompanies such opulence. The narrative invites an exploration of human behavior in the face of excess, revealing truths that resonate far beyond the confines of the banquet hall.
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