Against the Grain · Character
Petronius
Roman satirist whose 'Satyricon' is admired for its decadence.
minor
First appearance: iv
Petronius shows up with force in Chapter III. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Author of the Satyricon, whose refined style and depiction of a decadent civilization rivet Des Esseintes' attention.
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