An Introduction to Greek - Softcover

Crosby; SCHAEFFER

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0865165548 ISBN 13: 9780865165540

Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

This venerable textbook serves as a comprehensive introduction to ancient Greek or as an excellent review text. 79 chapters present Greek syntax and grammar in a succinct systematic manner along with a working vocabulary of over 600 basic words which provide students a strong foundation for future Greek reading. The last six chapters present reviews of participles, infinitives, subjunctives, optatives, imperatives, and indicatives.

Features

Each chapter begins with a pithy Greek quote that introduces Greek thought

Adapted and unadapted Greek readings from 28 classical and other authors covering a breadth of topics

Greek-to-English and English-to-Greek exercises in each chapter

Eight review lessons

Etymology and word formation sections

112 black-and-white illustrations provide a comprehensive visual overview of Greek art, architecture, and archaeological sites

Greek-to-English and English-to-Greek Glossary

Complete Grammatical Appendix

New Introduction by Dr. Thomas Fleming of the Rockford Institute and Appreciation by Dr. James G. Keenan of Loyola University Chicago

Author Bio

Henry Crosby and John Schaeffer developed this text while teaching at the University of Pennsylvania. Crosby served as both teacher and dean while Schaeffer, a classics professor at Franklin and Marshall University, taught summer courses in Greek.

About this title

About the Author

Henry L. Crosby was formerly Professor of Greek and Dean of the Graduate School, University of Pennsylvania.
John N. Schaeffer was formerly Professor of Greek, Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0865165548
• ISBN 13: 9780865165540
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 440