OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE 2025-2026

Name: OCR Anthology for Classical Greek GCSE 2025-2026
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781350161818
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By Judith Affleck and Clive Letchford

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This OCR-endorsed anthology presents the prescribed Classical Greek texts for the 2025-2026 GCSE examination period. It includes carefully selected passages from Homer's Iliad, key sections of Herodotus, excerpts from Euripides' Medea, and Xenophon's The Persian Expedition. The book begins with an introduction to ancient Greek history and culture, providing essential context and translation guidance. Each passage is accompanied by detailed commentary, vocabulary lists, study questions, and supplementary materials such as timelines, glossaries, and maps to support focused exam preparation.
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This book is ideal for secondary school students preparing for the OCR Classical Greek GCSE, as well as their teachers who require a reliable, well-structured resource aligned with exam specifications.

Description

This is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Greek GCSE set text prescriptions examined from 2025 to 2026. The texts covered are:

Homer
Iliad VI, lines 370-413 and 429-502

Herodotus
Sections XIa (First Capture of Babylon), XII (Rebuff to Darius), XIII (The Babylonian Wife Market), XIVb (Megacles’ marriage)

Euripides
Medea, lines 230-291 and 358-409

Xenophon
The Persian Expedition, Chapter 8: The Battle of Cunaxa (omitting 8:8-10)

The volume starts with an introduction to ancient Greek history and culture, which sets in context the passages for the exams and gives guidance on how to translate ancient Greek. The prescribed texts are set out in clear passages facing commentary notes, with further information on GCSE vocabulary and key terms as well as study questions. The full GCSE vocabulary is provided at the back of the book, and a timeline, Who's Who, glossaries, and map combine to give students focused preparation for their exams.

Supplementary resources are available on the Companion Website: https://www.bloomsbury.pub/OCR-editions-2024-2026

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

John Hunt of The Journal of Classics Teaching praises the anthology as a valuable resource for both students and teachers involved in the OCR Greek GCSE course. He highlights the effective colour-coding system and comprehensive glossary that facilitate independent study by helping learners focus on challenging vocabulary and concepts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781350161818

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 10 two-col illus

Audience: Primary and secondary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 112

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About the Author

Judith Affleck was Head of Classics at King Edward VI School, Stratford-upon-Avon, UK.

Clive Letchford was Senior Teaching Fellow in the Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Warwick, UK.