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. It is a collection of ancient Greek and Roman literature, including Homer's Batrachomyomachia, a humorous epic poem about a battle between frogs and mice; Hesiod's Works and Days, a didactic poem about farming and morality; Musaeus' Hero and Leander, a tragic love story; and Juvenal's Fifth Satire, a scathing critique of Roman society. Chapman's translations are known for their poetic style and vivid language, making these classic works accessible to modern readers. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the literature and culture 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.
