Reading Course in Homeric Greek (Reading Course in Homeric Greek)

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Having just finished Book 1, and begun Book 2, I can say without a doubt that it was primarily this text that enabled me to make the progress I have. I have examined both this series, and the Athenaze, and would very much recommend this one, not becuase it is better, per se, but because it is more rewarding. Indeed, I have finished just one year of a language, and can already read one of its most famous authors! To a highschool student who has already taken 5 years of another language, and still cannot read classic Spanish literature for want of elevated course rapidity, this is astounding. I will say that this pace does require some level of devotion. There were times (around sections 25-30, and again at sections 50-60) when I was convinced that I could go no further. Yet, I have made it to Book 2, and say that anyone else can as well, just so long as they put the work into it, persevere, and occasionally can talk to a good tutor. This last point is really the key. I find this text far more useful than the Athenaze, but I must also relate that, as with any language, it is best to learn it at least partly from one relatively "fluent" in it. A tutor is a must for almost all. With that said though, I will restate the fact that this is a wonderful and rewarding text to study from, and one that will undoubtedly amaze any who would never consider themselves able to read ancient Greek. Just give it a try--as long as you stick to it, you will eventually succeed.

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Review: There is no mention that this is merely book 2 of a three book series. What good is book 2 without, at least, book 1 which is out of print. I returned my copy. Save your money.

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Summary: This Is the 2nd Book Of Two Books
Review: This is the second book, but it there doesn't seem to mention of that. Without the first book, which is out of print, it seems to be to pretty much a waste of money to spend on unless you can get that first book. Everywhere I looked for that first book I could not find it.