An Introduction to the Composition and Analysis of Greek Prose

by Eleanor Dickey

Why learn to write in a dead language? Because a really good understanding of a language can only be attained by using it actively. Unlike earlier textbooks aimed at schoolboys, this work addresses modern adults who want to understand concepts fully as they learn. Drawing on recent scholarship where appropriate and assuming no prior background except some reading knowledge of Greek, the course combines a structured review of paradigms and vocabulary with clear and comprehensive explanations of the rules of Greek syntax. Large numbers of exercises are provided, both with and without key: a complete set of cumulative exercises and another set of non-cumulative exercises for those who prefer to dip into specific sections. The exercises include, as well as English sentences and paragraphs for translation, Greek sentences and passages for translation, analysis, and manipulation. A full English-Greek vocabulary and list of principal parts are included.

314 pages, Paperback

Published May 12, 2016

Reviews

[Lauren Hatcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Since I did read this in entirety for class, I will be logging it on Goodreads, idc. While the book was definitely helpful, I had some gripes with how some things were organized, mostly in the vocab sections (the lack of alphabetization made it difficult to find words and made doing the exercises a lot more frustrating than it had to be).

[Joshua Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Painful