Because the classical Greek grammar of Van de Vorst – Geerebaert is no longer published, I am – as a replacement – looking for a suitable foreign language Greek grammar in English, French or German that can be used at higher education level.
The book is intended for the library of the Sint-Sixtusabdij Westvleteren.
Asker: John, 53 years old
Answer
Hi Jan,
Geerebaert can often still be found through De Slegte, or through antiquarian bookshops. Geerebaert was the perfect Grammar in Dutch, but in the course of the decline of Ancient Greek in secondary education, it has been replaced by other, less solid manuals.
In English this is recommended: “Learn Ancient Greek” by Peter Jones, ISBN 0715627589 – basic work, very readable and enjoyable; to learn or refresh Ancient Greek at an amateur level. There was also a Dutch translation of this, which is no longer published.
In French: “Initiatation au Grec Ancien” by JV Vernhes, ISBN 978-2708007284: more thorough, with many texts and exercises.
Please note that grammar is not dealt with systematically in both works, but in the course of both works.
Pure grammars can certainly be found through Google, Amazon and the Gutenberg Project.
Sincerely,
An Verhulst (in collaboration with Jan Verhulst)
Answered by
dr. Ann Verhulst
Linguistics
University of Antwerp
Prinsstraat 13 2000 Antwerp
http://www.uantwerpen.be
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http://www.uantwerpen.be
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