Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek. Book II

Balme, Maurice; Lawall, Gilbert

ISBN 10: 0199122202 / ISBN 13: 9780199122202

Published by Oxford University Press, 1991

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296 pp.

Seller Inventory # 6126

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Athenaze: An Introduction to Ancient Greek. Book II
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199122202
• ISBN 13: 9780199122202
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Combining the best features of traditional and modern methods, Athenaze provides a unique course of instruction that allows students to read connected Greek narrative from an early stage, and guides them to the point where they can read complete classical texts. There is a fictional narrative about an Attic farmer's family placed in precise historical context (432 BC). The narrative is interwoven with tales from mythology and the Persian Wars, and gradually gives way to extracts from Herodotus, Plato, and Thucydides. Each chapter includes a full explanation of new vocabulary and grammar, and an essay on relevant aspects of ancient Greek culture and history. Exercises in translation from English to Greek are integrated throughout.

Review

"Attractive format...Interesting text...Good use of cultural material and word-building tools...Very appropriate for use with high school seniors."--Mary Lee S. McConaghy, St. Louis University High School"EXCELLENT!! This is the only Greek text, that I have seen, that would be accessible to high school students."--Ellen Peters, Governor Miffin Senior High School "Attractive format...Interesting text...Good use of cultural material and word-building tools...Very appropriate for use with high school seniors."--Mary Lee S. McConaghy, St. Louis University High School "EXCELLENT!! This is the only Greek text, that I have seen, that would be accessible to high school students."--Ellen Peters, Governor Miffin Senior High School "Attractive format...Interesting text...Good use of cultural material and word-building tools...Very appropriate for use with high school seniors."--Mary Lee S. McConaghy, St. Louis University High School "EXCELLENT!! This is the only Greek text, that I have seen, that would be accessible to high school students."--Ellen Peters, Governor Miffin Senior High School "Attractive format...Interesting text...Good use of cultural material and word-building tools...Very appropriate for use with high school seniors."--Mary Lee S. McConaghy, St. Louis University High School"EXCELLENT!! This is the only Greek text, that I have seen, that would be accessible to high school students."--Ellen Peters, Governor Miffin Senior High School