Greek Language & People is the ideal introduction to the language & culture of Greece. This 256-page course book is designed to accompany the Greek Language & People CDs which are available to buy separately (9780563519775). As well as teaching the skills necessary to communicate in & understand basic Greek the course book provides an accessible introduction to the written language & enables you to read Greek with ease. Dialogues & language notes combine with cultural information introducing new language in a relevant context while activities drawn mainly from authentic Greek sources allow you to practise new language & reinforce learning. Also included is a useful reference section with two-way glossary & grammar guide. Whether learning at home or in a class Greek Language & People can help you to reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. ...

The Greek Myths contains some of the most thrilling romantic & unforgettable stories in all human history. From Achilles rampant on the fields of Troy to the gods at sport on Mount Olympus; from Icarus flying too close to the sun to the superhuman feats of Heracles Theseus & the wily Odysseus these timeless tales exert an eternal fascination & inspiration that have endured for millennia & influenced cultures from ancient to modern. Beginning at the dawn of human civilization when the Titan Prometheus stole fire from Zeus & offered mankind hope the reader is immediately immersed in the majestic magical & mythical world of the Greek gods & heroes. As the tales unfold renowned classicist Robin Waterfield joined by his wife writer Kathryn Waterfield creates a sweeping panorama of the romance intrigues heroism humour sensuality & brutality of the Greek myths & legends. The terrible curse that plagued the royal houses of Mycenae & Thebes Jason & the golden fleece Perseus & the dread Gorgon the wooden horse & the sack of Troy
- these amazing stories have influenced art & literature from the Iron Age to the present day. & far from being just a treasure trove of amazing tales The Greek Myths is a catalogue of Greek myth in art through the ages & a notable work of literature in its own right.
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The Greek myths are among the greatest most exciting stories ever told & feature some of the world's best loved heroes & heroines. In this book you'll find the stories of Theseus conqueror of the dreaded Minotaur; the mighty Heracles & his twelve tasks; the tragic lovers Orpheus & Eurydice; Perseus the Gorgon-slayer; the musician Arion & his rescue by the dolphins; Pandora & her little box of horrors; the feather-clad fliers Daedalus & Icarus; & the weaving contest between Arachne & the goddess Athene. Each of these tales has been retold with lively text & dramatic cartoon style making them accessible & fun for young children. ...

The Greek Myths" is the definitive & comprehensive edition of Robert Graves' classic imaginative & poetic retelling of the Greek myths. ' Icarus disobeyed his father's instructions & began soaring towards the sun rejoiced by the lift of his great sweeping wings. Presently when Daedalus looked over his shoulder he could no longer see Icarus; but scattered feathers floated on the waves below...' Including many of the greatest stories ever told
- the labours of Hercules the voyage of the Argonauts Theseus & the minotaur Midas & his golden touch the Trojan War & Odysseus' journey home
- Robert Graves' superb & comprehensive retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for over fifty years as the definitive version. With a novelist's skill & a poet's eye Graves draws on the entire canon of ancient literature bringing together all the elements of every myth into one epic & unforgettable story. Ideal for the first time reader it can be read as a single continuous narrative while full commentaries with cross-references interpretations variants & explanations as well as a comprehensive index of names make it equally valuable as a work of scholarly reference for anyone seeking an authoritative & detailed account of the gods heroes & extraordinary events that provide the bedrock of Western literature. The result is a classic among classics a treasure trove of extraordinary tales & a masterful work of literature in its own right. " Among the most generous self-willed unseemly & brilliant writers of our century". (" New York Times"). Robert Graves (1895
- 1985) was a novelist poet historian critic & translator author of some 140 books & one of the greatest figures of 20th century British literature. Alongside " The Greek Myths" his most famous works include the historical novels "I Claudius & Claudius the God" & his First World War memoir " Goodbye to All That". His friendship with fellow war poet Siegfried Sassoon was the subject of Pat Barker's novel " Regeneration"."


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Classicist & poet Robert Graves superb two-volume retelling of the Greek myths for a modern audience has been regarded for ...

This is a new edition of this detailed introduction to the most famous gods & goddesses in Greek mythology & their exploits. Fully illustrated throughout this title helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods & the way in which they were worshipped. A full index & Whos Who section at the back of this book make it a must for those studying mythology or researching for a project. ...

With an new foreword by James Warren Long renowned as one of the clearest & best introductions to ancient Greek philosophy for non-specialists W.K.C Guthries The Greek Philosophers offers us a brilliant insight into the hidden foundations of Greek philosophy
- foundations that underpin Western thought today. Guthrie explores the great age of Greek Philosophy
- from Thales to Aristotle
- whilst combining comprehensiveness with brevity. He unpacks the ideas & arguments of Plato & Aristotle in the light of their predecessors rather than their successors & describes the characteristic features of the Greek way of thinking emphasising what he calls the cultural soil of their ideas. He also highlights the achievements of thinkers such as Pythagoras who in contemporary accounts of Greek philosophy are frequently overlooked. Combining philosophical insight & historical sensitivity The Greek Philosophers offers newcomers a brilliant introduction to the greatest thinkers in ancient Greek philosophy & the very origins of Western thought.


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This course was written in response to a JACT (Joint Association of Classical Teachers) survey of over 100 schools. It offers a fast-track route to GCSE for those with limited time. It is based on experience of what pupils find difficult concentrating on the essentials & on the understanding of principles in both accidence & syntax: minor irregularities are postponed & subordinated so that the need for rote learning is reduced. It aims to be user-friendly but also to give pupils a firm foundation for further study. The course has been tested & refined in 15 schools over the last three years. Part 1 covers the basics: the main declensions a range of active tenses & a vocabulary of 275 Greek words to be learned. Pupil confidence is built up by constant consolidation of the material covered. After the preliminaries each chapter concentrates on stories with one source or subject: Aesop the Odyssey" & Alexander the Great. Part 1 is self-contained with its own reference section." ...

The two-volume course Greek to GCSE" was written in response to a JACT survey of over 100 schools & first published in 2003. The course offer a fast-track route to GCSE for those with limited time. It is based on experience of what pupils find difficult. It concentrates on the essentials & on the understanding of principles in both accidence & syntax. It aims to be user-friendly but also to give pupils a firm foundation for further study. Part 1 covered the basics: the main declensions a range of active tenses & a vocabulary of 275 Greek words to be learned. Part 2 here issued in a new edition introduces a wider range of grammatical forms & constructions. This revised edition has been adapted to complete the coverage of requirements for the current GCSE expanding vocabulary to 480 words. Reading material moves from Socrates & the Sophists to the world of myth & finally to extended passages of lightly adapted Herodotus. Practice passages & revision sentences for GCSE complete Part 2 which has a reference section covering the whole course." ...