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This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specifications for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers all three options for Component 11: World of the Hero (Homer's
Iliad, Homer's
Odyssey and Virgil's
Aeneid).
Why does the Trojan War continue to fascinate us? What makes Odysseus a hero? What links can be drawn between the
Aeneid and today's global politics?
This book guides AS and A-Level students to a greater understanding of the epics of Homer and Virgil, setting the poems in their cultural context and drawing on the scholarship of leading academics to explore the poetry, characters and underlying philosophies. The colour illustrations, from the Cyclops on a Greek pot to a photograph of protesting Yadizi women, reflect the universal impact and continuing relevance of these classical epics.
The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by an expert and experienced teacher in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary sources are described and analysed. Helpful student features include study questions, quotations from contemporary scholars, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.
A Companion Website is available at
www.bloomsbury.com/class-civ-as-a-level.
List of contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Homer's
IliadHomer's
OdysseyVirgil's
AeneidGlossary
Index
About the author
Sally Knights was for many years Head of Classics at Redland High School, UK.
Summary
This textbook is endorsed by OCR and supports the specifications for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017). It covers all three options for Component 11: World of the Hero (Homer’s Iliad, Homer’s Odyssey and Virgil’s Aeneid).
Why does the Trojan War continue to fascinate us? What makes Odysseus a hero? What links can be drawn between the Aeneid and today's global politics?
This book guides AS and A-Level students to a greater understanding of the epics of Homer and Virgil, setting the poems in their cultural context and drawing on the scholarship of leading academics to explore the poetry, characters and underlying philosophies. The colour illustrations, from the Cyclops on a Greek pot to a photograph of protesting Yadizi women, reflect the universal impact and continuing relevance of these classical epics.
The ideal preparation for the final examinations, all content is presented by an expert and experienced teacher in a clear and accessible narrative. Ancient literary sources are described and analysed. Helpful student features include study questions, quotations from contemporary scholars, further reading, and boxes focusing in on key people, events and terms. Practice questions and exam guidance prepare students for assessment.
A Companion Website is available at www.bloomsbury.com/class-civ-as-a-level.
Foreword
The OCR-endorsed textbook for AS and A-Level Classical Civilisation Component 11 (World of the Hero).
