Homeric Ballads And Comedies Of Lucian is a book written by Homer and published in 1856. The book contains a collection of ballads and comedies written by Homer and Lucian, two of the most famous ancient Greek writers. The ballads are based on the epic poems of Homer, including the Iliad and the Odyssey, while the comedies are satirical plays written by Lucian. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the ballads and the second part containing the comedies. The ballads are written in a poetic form and tell the stories of heroes and gods, with a focus on themes such as honor, bravery, and fate. The comedies, on the other hand, are written in a more lighthearted and humorous style, and often poke fun at the gods and their interactions with mortals.Overall, Homeric Ballads And Comedies Of Lucian provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Greek world and the literary traditions that have had a lasting impact on Western culture. It is a must-read for anyone interested in classical literature or the history of ancient Greece.Annotated By Shelton Mackenzie.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.