Gaius Petronius Arbiter

Roman author and satirist

Gaius Petronius Arbiter was a Roman author, satirist, and dramatist. He is best known for his novel 'Satyricon', which is considered one of the greatest works of ancient Roman literature. Born in 34 AD, Petronius was a member of the equestrian order and was known for his wit and satire. He was likely exiled to the island of Tenerife, where he wrote 'Satyricon'. Despite the novel's popularity in ancient Rome, it fell...