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Learning Greek with Plato : a beginner's course in Classical Greek, based on Plato, Meno 70a1 - 81e6

by Frank Beetham

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Adult learners of ancient Greek are often attracted to it by the prospect of being able to read in the original a particular author or genre. Greek philosophical writing and Plato in particular is often the target. This book's material has been tried and tested by the author over the years with adult classes, and can be used as a course textbook, or as a handbook for self-teaching. Each of 25 sections is clearly laid out - with tabulation of Greek word-forms and grammar. Each includes ample show more exercises and practice in reading Greek sentences. Readings in later sections consist of passages of continuous Greek from Plato's Meno, a typical Platonic dramatic dialogue. show less

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Frank Beetham has taught Greek over a number of years at Birmingham and Warwick universities.

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Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy
DDC/MDS: 488.2 — Language Classical Greek and related Hellenic languages Classical Greek usage (Prescriptive linguistics) Structural approach to expression; formal grammar
LCC: PA258 .B36 — Language and Literature Greek language and literature. Latin language and literature Greek philology and language
BISAC: PHI PHILOSOPHY History & Surveys Ancient & Classical

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Published: 2007
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DDC/MDS: 488.2
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