Greek Composition For Colleges: With Extracts For Sight Translation (1902)

By Augustus Taber Murray

Book Overview

Greek Composition For Colleges: With Extracts For Sight Translation (1902) is a comprehensive guidebook for students studying Greek composition at the college level. The book is authored by Augustus Taber Murray, a renowned classicist and scholar of Greek literature. The book is designed to help students develop their skills in writing Greek prose and poetry, as well as their ability to translate Greek texts into English. It includes detailed lessons on grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as exercises and examples of Greek composition. Murray also provides extracts from Greek literature for sight translation, allowing students to practice their translation skills in a more practical context.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Greek composition. The first section covers the basics of Greek grammar and syntax, including the declension of nouns, the conjugation of verbs, and the use of particles. The second section focuses on the construction of sentences and paragraphs, with examples and exercises to help students develop their writing skills. The third section introduces students to Greek poetry, with lessons on meter, rhythm, and the use of poetic devices. The fourth section provides extracts from Greek literature for sight translation, including passages from Homer, Plato, and other famous Greek authors. Overall, Greek Composition For Colleges: With Extracts For Sight Translation (1902) is an essential resource for any student studying Greek composition at the college level. Its comprehensive lessons and practical exercises make it an ideal textbook for both classroom use and independent study.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165535122
• ISBN13: 9781165535125
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"