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 6:48–159

Iliad 3:1–112

Odyssey 7:184–297



Herodotus

Histories 1.30–4, 86–7 and 6.125 (Solon & Croesus; How Alcmaeon Was Enriched by Croesus)

Histories 3.17–25, 38 (The Ethiopians; The Power of Custom)

Histories 2.2, 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 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.