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"La Batrachomyachie D'Homère" is a charming and satirical ancient Greek mock-epic, often attributed to Homer, though its actual authorship remains debated. Translated and presented here, this edition offers readers a glimpse into the whimsical world of a battle between frogs and mice. The text is accompanied by commentary from Berger de Xivrey, Jules, Giacomo Leopardi, Pirgres, and de la Valterie, enriching the reader's understanding of its historical and literary context. This edition revives a classic piece of literature, making it accessible to contemporary audiences and preserving its enduring appeal as both a humorous tale and a significant work of ancient literature. Its concise narrative and engaging characters ensure its continued relevance for scholars and casual readers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.