This is the OCR endorsed publication from Bloomsbury for the Greek GCSE set text prescriptions examined from 2018 to 2023 The texts covered are Homer Odyssey 648-159 Iliad 31-112 Odyssey 7184-297 Herodotus Histories 130-4 86-7 & 6125 (Solon & Croesus; How Alcmaeon Was Enriched by Croesus) Histories 317-25 38 (The Ethiopians; The Power of Custom) Histories 22 69-70 129-33 31-2 (Psammetichus; Crocodiles; Mycerinus; Pygmies) Euripides Alcestis 280-393 Electra 215-331 Bacchae 434-508 800-38 Plato Phaedo 59c-60a 115b-d 116b-d 117c-18a Plutarch A Spartan Childhood Lucian Anacharsis & Athletics The Isle of the Blest The volume starts with an introduction to ancient Greek history & culture which will set in context the passages for the exams & give guidance on how to translate ancient Greek The prescribed texts are set out in clear passages facing commentary notes with further information on GCSE vocabulary & key terms as well as study questions The full GCSE vocabulary is provided at the back of the book & a timeline Who's Who glossaries & map combine to give students a focused preparation for their exams The book is supported by a companion website of further resources