Homeric Ballads: With Translations and Notes (1850)

By William Maginn and Homer

Book Overview

Homeric Ballads: With Translations And Notes (1850) is a book that presents a collection of ballads from Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The ballads are translated into English and accompanied by extensive notes that provide context and analysis of the text. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing ballads from the Iliad and the second part containing ballads from the Odyssey. The translations are done in a poetic style that aims to capture the rhythm and spirit of the original Greek text. The notes cover a range of topics, including the historical and cultural context of the ballads, literary techniques used by Homer, and the significance of certain characters and events. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Greek literature and culture, and provides a glimpse into the rich and complex world of Homer's epic poetry.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: 1164675508
• ISBN13: 9781164675501
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"