Introducing the people who began Western civilization, this book gives a thorough grounding in the structures and grammar of Ancient Greek at the same time as it introduces you to Greek literature. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some knowledge of Ancient Greek, you should benefit from this clearly structured course which presents the fundamentals of Ancient Greek in 24 units. Original texts are introduced at an early stage and enable you to get an idea of the wealth and extent of Greek literature; authors represented include Homer, the tragedians, Aristophanes, Thucydides, Plato and Demosthenes. There are full notes to accompany the readings and a glossary of grammatical terms, revision exercises, further reading and other material are available on a free website.

Table of Contents

01 - Introduction; 02 - Units 1 - 25; 03 - Appendices 1 - 9; 04 - Key to Greek reading exercises; 05 - Principal parts of verbs; 06 - Vocabulary; 07 - Index

About the Author

Gavin Betts (retired) was Associated Professor of Classical Studies, Monash University, Victoria, Australia. Alan Henry is Professor of Classical Studies, Monash University, Victoria, Australia.