Petronius books in order
1st century AD Roman courtier and author of the Satyricon (27–66)
- Lived
- 27–66
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 2
- Also writes as
- arbiter elegantiae
Petronius published 1 novel and 1 novella. The best-known is Satyricon.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Petronius
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Satyricon
Petronius's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Satyricon (1575)
Novellas in order
Cena Trimalchionis (1902)
Film and TV adaptations
- Satyricon (1969)Film · from Satyricon
- Satyricon (1969)Film · from Satyricon
About Petronius
Gaius Petronius Arbiter was a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero. He is generally believed to be the author of the Satyricon, a satirical novel believed to have been written during the Neronian era.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Petronius FAQ
- How many books has Petronius written?
- Petronius published 1 novel and 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Petronius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Satyricon.
- What is Petronius's most famous book?
- Satyricon is Petronius's most widely read book.
- Does Petronius write under a pen name?
- Yes: Petronius has also published as arbiter elegantiae.
- Which Petronius books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Satyricon (film, 1969).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.