Learning Greek with Plato

Frank Beetham

Frank Beetham

Distributed for Liverpool University Press

460 pages | 9-1/10 x 6-9/10
Paper $40.00 ISBN: 9781904675563 Published April 2007 For sale in North and South America only
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 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.
Contents
Preface
Introduction: Background to Plato's Meno
25 sections of specific grammar
 
Appendices
Cases and Prepositions
Summary of Voice, Mood, Tense and Aspect in the Greek Verb Word Order
Duals
Numerals
Declension of Nouns, Adjectives and Pronouns
Reference list of Verb Endings and Irregular Verbs
Answers
Word List
Principal Tenses of Some of the More Difficult Verbs
Index
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