OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE

This is the OCR endorsed publication from Bloomsbury for the Greek GCSE set text prescriptions examined from 2018 to 2024. The texts covered are: Homer Odyssey 6:48159 Iliad 3:1112 Odyssey 7:184297 Herodotus Histories 1.304, 867 and 6.125 (Solon & Croesus; How Alcmaeon Was Enriched by Croesus) Histories 3.1725, 38 (The Ethiopians; The Power of Custom) Histories 2.2, 6970, 12933, 312 (Psammetichus; Crocodiles; Mycerinus; Pygmies) Euripides Alcestis 280393 Electra 215331 Bacchae 434508, 80038 Plato Phaedo 59c60a, 115bd, 116bd, 117c18a Plutarch A Spartan Childhood Lucian Anacharsis and Athletics The Isle of the Blest The volume starts with an introduction to ancient Greek history and culture, which will set in context the passages for the exams and 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 and key terms as well as study questions. The full GCSE vocabulary is provided at the back of the book and a timeline, Who's Who, glossaries and map combine to give students a focused preparation for their exams. The book is supported by a companion website of further resources.