Homeric Ballads: With Translations and Notes (1850)

By William Maginn and Homer

Book Overview

Homeric Ballads: With Translations And Notes is a book published in 1850 that contains a collection of ballads attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer. The book includes translations of the ballads into English, as well as detailed notes and explanations of the various themes and symbols used in the original texts. The ballads cover a range of topics, including the Trojan War, the adventures of Odysseus, and the exploits of various heroes and gods of Greek mythology. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and mythology, and provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and historical context of these stories.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436876621
• ISBN13: 9781436876629
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"