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Ancient Greek literature refers to literature written in the Greek language until the 4th century AD. Classical and Pre-Classical AntiquityThis period of Greek literature stretches from Homer until the 4th century BC and the rise of Alexander the Great. Alfred North Whitehead once claimed that all of philosophy is but a footnote to Plato. To suggest that all of Western literature is no more than a footnote to the writings of ancient Greece is an exaggeration, but it is nevertheless true that the Greek world of thought was so far-ranging that there is scarcely an idea discussed today not already debated by the ancient writers. The earliest known Greek writings are Mycenaean, written in the Linear B syllabary on clay tablets. These documents contain prosaic records largely concerned with trade (lists, inventories, receipts, etc.); no real literature has been discovered. Several theories have been advanced to explain this curious absence. One is that Mycenaean literature, like the works of Homer and other epic poems, was passed on orally, since the Linear B syllabary is not well-suited to recording the sounds of Greek (see phonemic principle). Another is that literary works, being the preserve of an elite, were written on finer materials such as parchment, which have not survived. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License  blogs.aos.ecu.edu John Given Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:38:50 GM Tricia Wilson-Okamura passes along the news that the . Ancient Greek. Reading Group will continue this year. If you're not familiar with it, this is a reading group for all those interested in reading . ancient Greek literature. in the ...  mairsmagic.wordpress.com mairsmagic Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:36:40 GM The Open University is planning a new 60 point level 2 course in . Ancient Greek. Language and . Literature. to replace its two old 30 pointers (A296 and A396). The first presentation will be in October 2009. You can get more details and sign ...  itlalala.blogspot.com Dr.el-shafey Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:01:00 GM A more streamlined treatment of political and military history than . Ancient Greece. Emphasis on social and domestic life, art and architecture, . literature. , and philosophy. Expanded coverage of women and family life, religion, ... From Google Blog Search: "ancient greek literature" How is Latin (and Greek) teaching like in US? Q. I study Latin and Greek in high school in Spain and what we do is mainly translation of ancient texts (Caesar, Salustius, Plato ...) and also some things about literature, history and word evolution or influence into Spanish. I want to know if students in US do the same or not. ( It'd be great having an answer from a student or a teacher) Latin and Greek aren't required either in Spain, though they used to be. But you can study them in every high school. Asked by qui - Sun Feb 12 16:56:02 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments A. I started out slow, learning the pronounciations and stuff. Then first and second declension nouns, first and second conjugation verbs. Then we got harder. Now we are learning imperatives. I won't translate documents for several years. Answered by Anne Elizabeth Jane - Sat Feb 18 21:55:19 2006 Literature... Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold!? Q. so we had to do a paper on this poem and as this is my FIRST ever for English Literature, i am kinda worried so i wanted to get opinions! i am in the 10th Grade btw :) so here it goes: Dover Beach by Matthew Arnold Arnold mentions how such sorrows have long engulfed our world. The poem of course was written about the Dover Beach what sets it apart from any other picturesque admiration of a place is that he talks of how in a world as beautiful as this faith and hope has left men. He found it hard to succumb to the thought that science could provide any parallel to religion and feared the absolute loss of belief in God. The poem therefore talks of a light on the French coast which comes for a fleeting moment and is gone. The "light" that… [cont.] Asked by G4L - Fri Sep 5 10:52:36 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. It really sounds to me as if two people wrote this -- you and the place where you got the analysis. First, we have YOUR writing. Arnold mentions how such sorrows have long engulfed our world. (What sorrows?) The poem of course was written about the Dover Beach what sets it apart from any other picturesque admiration of a place is that he talks of how in a world as beautiful as this faith and hope has left men. (This messed up sentence is yours) He found it hard to succumb to the thought that science could provide any parallel to religion and feared the absolute loss of belief in God. The poem therefore talks of a light on the French coast which comes for a fleeting moment and is gone. (YOU DIDN"T write this, DID YOU?) If I can see… [cont.] Answered by Feisty - Fri Sep 5 11:27:47 2008 "Liceo classico" translation in English could be...?
Q. That is the Italian high school whose typical, compulsory studies focus on Latin and ancient Greek language and literature. Thank you for every suggestion! Asked by Malte - Thu Jul 3 13:33:33 2008 - - 4 Answers - 2 Comments A. I am Italian and I attended that school! My English teacher always wanted me to translate it using "high classical school" or simply "Grammar school" Answered by Firefox (sono in pausa) - Thu Jul 3 14:11:40 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "ancient greek literature" |
