The Talking Greeks

Author : John Heath
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139443913

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The Talking Greeks by John Heath Pdf

When considering the question of what makes us human, the ancient Greeks provided numerous suggestions. This book argues that the defining criterion in the Hellenic world, however, was the most obvious one: speech. It explores how it was the capacity for authoritative speech which was held to separate humans from other animals, gods from humans, men from women, Greeks from non-Greeks, citizens from slaves, and the mundane from the heroic. John Heath illustrates how Homer's epics trace the development of immature young men into adults managing speech in entirely human ways and how in Aeschylus' Oresteia only human speech can disentangle man, beast, and god. Plato's Dialogues are shown to reveal the consequences of Socratically imposed silence. With its examination of the Greek focus on speech, animalization, and status, this book offers new readings of key texts and provides significant insights into the Greek approach to understanding our world.

Author : Hilary Susan Mackie
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0847682552

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Talking Trojan by Hilary Susan Mackie Pdf

In this penetrating new look at the use of language in the Iliad, Hilary Mackie examines the portrayal of the opposing forces in terms not only of nationality but of linguistics. The way the Greeks and the Trojans speak, Mackie argues, reflects their disparate cultural structures and their relative positions in the Trojan War. While Achaean speech is aggressive and public, intended to preserve social order, Trojan language is more reflective, private, and introspective. Mackie identifies the differences between Greek and Trojan language by analyzing poetic formulas, usually thought to indicate a similarity of language among Homeric characters, and conversations, which are seen here to be of equal importance to the numerous speeches throughout the Iliad. Mackie concludes with analyses of the two great heroes of the Iliad, Hektor and Achilles, and the extent to which they represent their own cultures in their use of language.

Author : Karen Rich
Publisher : Pearson UK
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781406684513

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Talk Greek Enhanced eBook (with audio) - Learn Greek with BBC Active by Karen Rich Pdf

Talk Greek Enhanced eBook (with audio) - Learn Greek with BBC Active The bestselling way to make learning Greek easy "Determined to learn the language but no time for nightschool? Try the BBC Talk short courses." The Guardian Learn even faster and smarter with the flexibility, speed and convenience of this enhanced eBook. Everything you need is just where you need it: navigate the book with ease, practise your listening and speaking skills, test your progress and access valuable language notes all with one touch from the page you're on. Talk Greek has already inspired thousands of people to learn Greek from scratch and find the confidence to give it a go. It is a bestselling course, widely used both in the classroom and by independent learners. Make fast progress right from the start using the successful, proven Talk method - with specially designed activities, interactive audio and clear, jargon-free grammar explanations. Develop your language skills with tips and strategies to help you learn. Express yourself more confidently through taking part in real Greek conversations. Whether you're learning for business, travel or just for fun, this straightforward, step-by-step approach will ensure you're soon able to speak Greek in a range of everyday situations. Learner reviews of the book/CD version of Talk Greek: "Talk Greek is a must if you want to learn the basics." "Clear and easy to use. Really recommend!" "Lots of interactive exercises to help practise the things the book teaches. Simple, clear scenarios that will not confuse. Excellent." Also available in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

Author : Alison Kakoura,Karen Rich
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Greek language
ISBN : 0563519002

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Talk Greek by Alison Kakoura,Karen Rich Pdf

The ideal Greek course for absolute beginners, designed for adults learning at home or in a class. Talk Greek provides you with a clear, simple and successful way of learning Greek. Featuring introductions, ordering and talking about food and drink, finding your way around, buying things, finding somewhere to stay and getting around, it gives you the best possible grounding in the basics of Greek. Whether you're learning for work, for a first qualification or just for fun, Talk Greek is the simplest way to start speaking the language in no time Free classroom activities to download are available at http: //www bbclanguages.com/talk. The book is available in a pack with either CDs or cassette

Author : Finley Hooper
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : History
ISBN : 0814315976

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Greek Realities by Finley Hooper Pdf

A history of ancient Greek life and thought from the Mycenaean kings to Alexander, Aristotle and Diogenes.

Author : Humphrey Davy Findley Kitto
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Greece
ISBN : 9780202369723

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The Greeks by Humphrey Davy Findley Kitto Pdf

"Most ancient cultures disappeared with scarcely a trace, their effect upon our modern way of life of little consequence. The Greeks, however, continue to influence contemporary man through their drama, philosophy and art, their political cognizance and knowledge of science. There are many books introducing the Greek world to the modern reader, but this volume was recognized as a classic in the field upon its publication by Penguin Books. It now appears in a new paperback edition, with a new preface by the author and 32 pages of photographs selected especially for the American reader. The Greeks introduces us to the people who formed and founded a new and distinct way of life, the democratic city-state. The author presents--frequently in the words of the Greeks themselves--the formation of the people as a nation, the nature of the country, the impact of Homer, and the rise and decline of the city-state. The book includes an intensive study of the classical period, and provides an illuminating view of the Greek mind, myths and religion, life and character. The Greeks is a recognized classic, written with remarkable grace and wit. In its new, richly illustrated and permanent form, it will endure as perhaps the best reconstruction of one of the greatest episodes in the history of civilized man. H.D.F. Kitto (1897-1982) was professor of Greek at the University of Bristol and is well known as a scholar, teacher and writer in his field. He wrote several books on Greek drama, and his In the Mountains of Greece resulted from extensive travel throughout the country."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Athena Kirk
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1108744958

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Ancient Greek Lists by Athena Kirk Pdf

Ancient Greek Lists brings together catalogic texts from a variety of genres, arguing that the list form was the ancient mode of expressing value through text. Ranging from Homer's Catalogue of Ships through Attic comedy and Hellenistic poetry to temple inventories, the book draws connections among texts seldom juxtaposed, examining the ways in which lists can stand in for objects, create value, act as methods of control, and even approximate the infinite. Athena Kirk analyzes how lists come to stand as a genre in their own right, shedding light on both under-studied and well-known sources to engage scholars and students of Classical literature, ancient history, and ancient languages.

Author : Andrea Marcolongo
Publisher : Europa Editions
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781609455460

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The Ingenious Language by Andrea Marcolongo Pdf

An Italian journalist pleads her case for learning ancient Greek in modern times. For word nerds, language loons, and grammar geeks, an impassioned and informative literary leap into the wonders of the Greek language. Here are nine ways Greek can transform your relationship to time and to those around you, nine reflections on the language of Sappho, Plato, and Thucydides, and its relevance to our lives today, nine chapters that will leave readers with a new passion for a very old language, nine epic reasons to love Greek. The Ingenious Language is a love song dedicated to the language of history’s greatest poets, philosophers, adventurers, lovers, adulterers, and generals. Greek, as Marcolongo explains in her buoyant and entertaining prose, is unsurpassed in its beauty and expressivity, but it can also offer us new ways of seeing the world and our place in it. She takes readers on an astonishing journey, at the end of which, while it may still be Greek to you, you’ll have nine reasons to be glad it is. No batteries or prior knowledge of Greek required! Praise for The Ingenious Language “Andrea Marcolongo is today’s Montaigne. She possesses an amazing familiarity with the classics combined with the ease and lightness of those who surf the web.” —André Aciman, New York Times–bestselling author of Find Me “[Marcolongo’s] declaration of love for Ancient Greek does more than celebrate the virtues of its grammar, it shows us modern fools how this language can help us understand ourselves better and live a better life.” —Le Monde (France)

Author : Kris Bordessa
Publisher : Nomad Press
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781936749133

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TOOLS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS by Kris Bordessa Pdf

Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid’s Guide to the History and Science of Life in Ancient Greece explores the scientific discoveries, athletic innovations, engineering marvels, and innovative ideas created more than two thousand years ago. Through biographical sidebars, interesting facts, fascinating anecdotes, and fifteen hands-on activities, readers will learn how Greek innovations and ideas have shaped world history and our own world view.

Author : Stephen Batchelor
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470987872

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The Ancient Greeks For Dummies by Stephen Batchelor Pdf

The civilisation of the Ancient Greeks has been immensely influential on the language, politics, educational systems, philosophy, science and arts of Western culture. As well as instigating itself as the birthplace of the Olympics, Ancient Greece is famous for its literature, philosophy, mythology and the beautiful architecture- to which thousands of tourists flock every year. This entertaining guide introduces readers to the amazing world of the Ancient Greeks. It offers a complete rundown of Greek history alongside fascinating insights into daily life in Ancient Greece and a captivating overview of Greek mythology. Readers will discover how this ancient culture came to be the cornerstone of Western civilisation and the enormous influence it has had on our language, politics, education, philosophy, science, arts and sport. The history of Ancient Greece remains a wide topic of interest, particularly renowned for its influential and diverse culture This basic guide will allow greater access to this vibrant area of study, and provide a distinct and light-hearted approach to this vast area history Covers dozens of topics, including; the early civilisations, war & fighting, home & family, day-to-day life and much, much more! About the author Steve Batchelor is a lecturer in Classics at Richmond College and has been teaching ancient history for 10 years. He has written reviews for various publications, including History Today, and he has also been involved in running guided historical tours of Greece.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781606060124

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The Incredible Voyage of Ulysses by Anonim Pdf

A retelling of Homer's The Odyssey.

Author : Daniel Unruh
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789624267

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Talking to Tyrants in Classical Greek Thought by Daniel Unruh Pdf

Talking to Tyrants examines how Greek city-states of the fourth and fifth centuries BC with democratic systems of government such as Athens communicated with kings, tyrants and oligarchs, whose political structure and ideology wholly differed from their own.

Author : Deborah Levine Gera
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Civilization
ISBN : 0199256160

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Ancient Greek Ideas on Speech, Language, and Civilization by Deborah Levine Gera Pdf

"The source and nature of earliest speech and civilization are puzzles that have intrigued people for many centuries. This book explores Greek ideas on the beginnings of language, and the links between speech and civilization. It is a study of ancient Greek views on the nature of the world's first society and first language, the source of language, the development of civilization and speech, and the relation between people's level of civilization and the kind of language they use." "Discussions of later Western reflections on the origin and development of language and society, particularly during the Enlightenment, feature in the book, along with brief surveys of recent research on glottogenesis, the acquisition of language, and the beginnings of civilization."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Samuel June Barrows
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Greece
ISBN : HARVARD:HNJWP9

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The Isles and Shrines of Greece by Samuel June Barrows Pdf

Author : Terry Deary
Publisher : Scholastic UK
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781407129518

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Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks by Terry Deary Pdf

Apparently the Greeks (we are talking about the Ancient variety) were a rather groovy bunch. The boys didn't start school until they were seven, and girls didn't have to go at all. Greek children invented all manner of cool games just for something to do, and the grown-ups invented the Olympic Games and made the men run naked. But as this Horrible History shows you, things were not always quite so jolly... and some of the things the Groovy Greeks did were actually, well, quite horrible! So read on to see... * Why groovy Greek girls ran about naked pretending to be bears * Who had the world's first flushing toilet * Why dedicated doctors tasted their patients' ear wax! Ugh! ... plus many more yucky facts about the Groovy Greeks!