{"title":"Dr. Stuart R. Thomson","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart R. Thomson specialises in educational texts that support the study of classical languages and literature. His works, including anthologies tailored for OCR AS and A Level syllabuses, provide carefully curated selections of Greek and Latin texts designed to aid students' understanding and appreciation of classical prose and poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect well-structured resources that combine scholarly insight with accessible commentary, ideal for both independent study and academic use. Whether exploring classical language nuances or preparing for examinations, Thomson’s books offer invaluable guidance within the field of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ocr-anthology-for-classical-greek-as-and-a-level-20262028-by-ellice-hetherington-9781350379633","title":"OCR Anthology for Classical Greek AS and A Level: 2026–2028","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only exam-board approved book for OCR's Greek AS and A-Level set text prescriptions for examination 2026–28, providing the full Greek text, commentary, vocabulary, and a detailed introduction for each text. This also includes coverage of the prescription to be read in English for A Level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe texts covered are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS and A Level Groups 1 \u0026amp; 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHerodotus, \u003ci\u003eHistories\u003c\/i\u003e, Book 7: 207–226\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlato, \u003ci\u003eCrito\u003c\/i\u003e 43a–48d\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHomer, \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, Book 16: 201–451\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSophocles, \u003ci\u003eElectra\u003c\/i\u003e 1–85 and 254–416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Level Groups 2 \u0026amp; 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHerodotus, \u003ci\u003eHistories\u003c\/i\u003e, Book 8: 6–26\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlato, \u003ci\u003eCrito\u003c\/i\u003e 48d–end\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLucian, \u003ci\u003eCharon\u003c\/i\u003e 1–5, 15–21\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHomer, \u003ci\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/i\u003e, Book 22: 1–238\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSophocles, \u003ci\u003eElectra\u003c\/i\u003e 516–763\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAristophanes, \u003ci\u003eBirds\u003c\/i\u003e 1–259\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting resources are available on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomsbury.pub\/OCReditions-2026-2028\"\u003eCompanion Website\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455664144620,"sku":"9781350379633","price":68.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/815PMf17vsL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774790644"},{"product_id":"ocr-anthology-for-latin-as-and-a-level-shorter-prose-authors-by-katharine-radice-9781350384491","title":"OCR Anthology for Latin AS and A Level Shorter Prose Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin AS and A-Level (Group 1) prescription for examinations in 2026–28 of Nepos \u003ci\u003eLife of Hannibal\u003c\/i\u003e 1–13 (\u003ci\u003e… Baebio Tamphilo\u003c\/i\u003e) and the A-Level (Group 2) prescription for examinations in 2027–28 of Apuleius \u003ci\u003eMetamorphoses\u003c\/i\u003e VI, 7–21 and Tacitus \u003ci\u003eAnnals\u003c\/i\u003e XIV, 29–37 and 59 (\u003ci\u003eet posito metu …\u003c\/i\u003e)–65. It provides the full Latin text, commentary, and vocabulary, with a detailed introduction that also covers the prescribed material to be read in English for A Level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNepos' bibliography offers an interesting character sketch of Hannibal, Rome's great enemy. Written in clear, unadorned Latin, Nepos focuses on Hannibal's great intelligence and his undying hatred for the Romans. The character sketch is fast-paced and enlivened by a series of memorable anecdotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn contrast, Tacitus's account of the notorious emperor Nero is scathing in its criticism and jagged in its style. Through sentences which are often surprising in their structure, Tacitus explores the darker side of Nero's personal whims. This extract contains unforgettable descriptions of Nero's love of performing on stage and the shifting personal alliances in Rome, including the murder of his young wife, Octavia. Tacitus also takes us to Roman Britain and the surging rebellion led by Boudicca in protest against Roman greed and their abuse of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApuleius' tale of Cupid and Psyche is one of the richest and most enduring fables of antiquity, combining elements of fairytale, Platonic allegory, and literary play, in stylistically lavish Latin prose. The story tells the tale of the surpassingly beautiful mortal Psyche, with whom Cupid, Venus' son and the god of love, falls hopelessly in love, though concealing his identity. Her sisters' jealousy, and her own inordinate curiosity, lead her to try to discover who her lover is, in the process severely wounding him. This selection of text follows the trials of Psyche, set as punishment by Venus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting resources are available on the Companion Website: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomsbury.pub\/OCReditions-2026-2028\"\u003ehttps:\/\/bloomsbury.pub\/OCReditions-2026-2028\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597367754988,"sku":"9781350384491","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350384491-ocr-anthology-for-latin-as-and-a-level-shorter-prose-authors.jpg?v=1777950823"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-stuart-r-thomson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}