The Ancient Greeks: An Introductory Reading List - Page 2

Our maverick English Teacher and Theatre Director looks at the beginning of Western Civilization and thought - The Ancient Greeks. Here are 50 primary texts, critical studies, histories, and works of fiction that all illuminate the nature of the founders of western culture. Our compiler has focused on accessibility and readability; hence the emphasis on Penguin Classics, Paul Cartledge, Mary Renault, and Peter Arnott.