Publisher's Synopsis
Homer�������s Batrachomyomachia, Hymns And Epigrams: Hesiod�������s Works And Days; Musaeus������� Hero And Leander; Juvenal�������s Fifth Satire (1858) is a book written by George Chapman. The book is a collection of several works from different authors. The first part of the book contains Homer�������s Batrachomyomachia, which is a satirical epic poem about a battle between frogs and mice. The second part contains Hymns and Epigrams by Homer, which are short poems praising gods and heroes. The third part contains Hesiod�������s Works and Days, which is a didactic poem about the virtues of hard work and the consequences of laziness. The fourth part contains Musaeus������� Hero and Leander, which is a tragic love story about a young man who swims across a dangerous strait to be with his lover. The final part contains Juvenal�������s Fifth Satire, which is a satirical poem about the corruption and decadence of Roman society. Overall, the book offers a diverse selection of works from different genres and time periods, providing readers with a glimpse into the literary traditions of ancient Greece and Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
