Greek Authors : Prose-Writing [ LGLOR1492 ]

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. Acommentary designed to put the work into context and to highlight the documentary and human values contained therein.

A study of the prose 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.

The translations prepared by the student will be corrected and commented during the course. If necessary specific grammar points will be revised.

The authors chosen for the course are Plato, Herodotus and Sophocles. After an introduction to show the context of each author and his work, the works will be read with grammatical explanations and a commentary.

Editions:

1. The basic text is that of the Thesaurus Linguae Graecae, i.e. mostly the Oxford edition;
2. The Belles-Lettres edition, e.g.,
- Plato, Le banquet, Notice by L. Robin. Text and translation by P. Vicaire with the aid of J. Laborderie, Paris, 1989.

- Herodotus, Book III: Thalia. Text and translation by Ph.-E. Legrand, Paris, 1939.

- Sophocles, Ajax. Text by A. Dain and translated by P. Mazon. Seventh impression, revised and corrected by J. Irigoin, Paris, 1989.

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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