Petronius’ epigraphic habit1

Abstract

This paper comprises two parts: a discussion of inscriptions in the Satyrica and a list of references to writing in the novel as a whole. It is based on the fact that even a cursory reading of Petronius' Satyrica reveals a remarkable number of references to the writing and inscribing of texts. Despite the fact that many of the individual passages are well known and have attracted a considerable amount of scholarly attention, we know of no complete collection of references to this phenomenon in the novel as a whole. Pending a complete study of the topic, therefore, a brief survey of the references to inscriptions and a complete list of references to writing in the Satyrica may be a useful contribution.

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