Der Text wurde behutsam gekürzt und, wo für die Möglichkeiten der Erstlektüre nötig, sprachlich erleichtert. Ausführliche Wort-und Sacherläuterungen, ein Lernvokabular (als separates Heft) und zahlreiche textbezogene Abbildungen runden die Ausgabe ab.
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For this edition Professor Sullivan has updated his translation and his invaluable literary and historical introductions in the light of the latest research, he has also included all Petronius' surviving verse.