
OCR Classical Civilisation AS and A Level Component 11
The World of the Hero
Sally Knights(Author)
Bloomsbury Academic (Publisher)
Published on 13. July 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-1-350-01507-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 269 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
834 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-350-01507-4 (9781350015074)
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Additional editions

E-Book
08/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€16.49
Available for download

E-Book
07/2017
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€16.49
Available for download
Person
Sally Knights is Head of Classics at Redland High School, UK, and an experienced author of school textbooks.
Content
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Homer's Iliad
Homer's Odyssey
Virgil's Aeneid
Glossary
Index
How to Use This Book
Homer's Iliad
Homer's Odyssey
Virgil's Aeneid
Glossary
Index