Greek Authors : Poetry [ LGLOR1491 ]

Possibility of pdf version of the grammar of Planque.

LGLOR 1172 and LGLOR 1173 or a course deemed equivalent by the lecturer.

This course deals with the following themes:

1. Translation of works of Greek authors of the classical period;
2. Explanation of specific grammatical points (morphology and syntax);
3. A commentary designed to put the work into context and to highlight the documentary and human values contained therein.

A study of the poetical works of Greek authors.

At the end of the course the student will be able to analyse grammatically, to translate and comment upon texts of average difficulty. He will be able to explain the context, and to bring out the human values expressed therein.

Oral exam based on texts seen during the course.

La traduction préparée par les étudiants est vérifiée au cours et fait l'objet d'un commentaire. Si nécessaire, les acquis grammaticaux feront l'objet de révisions ponctuelles.

The authors chosen for the course are Euripides and Aristophanes. After an introduction to show the context of the author and his work, there will be a commentary on grammatical and contextual points.

Editions used :
1. The basic text is that of the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, i.e. mostly the Oxford edition.

2. The Belles-Lettres edition, e.g. :
- Euripides, The Trojan Women, text and translation by L. Parmentier and H. Grégoire, Paris, 1959.
- Aristophanes, The Clouds, text by V. Coulon and translated by H. Van Daele, Paris, 1952.

An additional bibliography will be distributed during the course.

Reference Grammar :
- D. Planque, Grammaire grecque, 8th édition, Namur, 1977 (pdf version).

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