OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE 2027-2028

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This is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Classical Greek GCSE set text prescriptions examined from 2027 to 2028. The texts covered are: Herodotus Sections VI (How Arion was Saved by a Dolphin), VII (Story of Euenius) and X (Respect for Suppliants enforced by an oracle) Lysias On the Murder of Eratosthenes 614 and 1527 Homer Odyssey, Book 10, lines 203245, 302347 and 371399 Euripides Euripides, Trojan Women, lines 654678 and 686779 The volume starts with an introduction to ancient Greek history and culture, which sets in context the passages for the exams and gives 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. Supplementary resources are available on the Companion Website: https://www.bloomsbury.pub/OCR-editions-2026-2028.

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Christopher Burnand is an experienced examiner and teaches Classics at Abingdon School, UK. Andy Mylne teaches Classics at Westminster School, UK.