The Satyricon (Penguin Classics)

An amazing look back in time. This is what novelist dream of? To record time&space for the future etc?

J.P. Sullivan's excellent translation of a challenging and mysterious novel (even now!) remains fresh and modern whilst capturing the original flavour of the text. It is accompanied by a useful introduction and helpful explanatory notes, which can help unravel some of the oddities of what Petronius writes. The translation to me also seems to be more readable and free-flowing than the Oxford World's Classics edition, and has better print quality. Sullivan's translation is useful both for readers without any knowledge of Latin and for Latin students who wish to explore some Petronius! Definitely worth the money in my view.

Very nice translation, not at all heavy going and very easy to read

This is a supremely witty book. What's more it absolutely works to this day, rather than some stuffy epic which people don't really enjoy reading this is an absolute pleasure.

A wonderfully funny translation which reads easily in a modern world. Using it to back up Latin lessons where we are working on the expurgated version, which is missing the juicy bits!

This translation is clear and easy to read with useful notes.

Fantastic!