Publisher's Synopsis
Homer's Batrachomyomachia, Hymns and Epigrams: Hesiod's Works and Days; Musaeus' Hero and Leander; Juvenal's Fifth Satire is a book written by George Chapman and first published in 1858. The book is a collection of several works by different authors, including Homer, Hesiod, Musaeus, and Juvenal. The first part of the book contains Homer's Batrachomyomachia, which is a humorous epic poem that tells the story of a battle between frogs and mice. The second part of the book contains several hymns and epigrams written by Homer. The third part of the book contains Hesiod's Works and Days, which is a didactic poem that offers advice on how to live a good life. The fourth part of the book contains Musaeus' Hero and Leander, which is a tragic love story between a young man and woman. The final part of the book contains Juvenal's Fifth Satire, which is a satirical poem that criticizes the corruption and decadence of Roman society. Overall, the book offers a diverse collection of works from different time periods and genres, 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.
