John Claughton

The only exam-board approved book for OCR's Greek AS and A-Level set text prescriptions for examination 2026–28 giving full Greek text, commentary and vocabulary and a detailed introduction for each text that also covers the prescription to be read in English for A Level. The texts covered are:AS and A Level Groups 1 & 3Herodotus, Histories, Book 7: 207–226 Plato, Crito 43a–48dHomer, Odyssey, Book 16: 201–451 Sophocles, Electra 1–85 and 254–416A Level Groups 2 & 4Herodotus, Histories, Book 8: 6–26Plato, Crito 48d–endLucian, Charon 1–5, 15–­21Homer, Odyssey, Book 22: 1–238Sophocles, Electra 516–763Aristophanes, Birds 1–259Supporting resources are available on the Companion Website: https://bloomsbury.pub/OCReditions-2026-2028.

Treating ancient plays as living drama. Classical Greek drama is brought vividly to life in this series of new translations. Students are encouraged to engage with the text through detailed commentaries, including suggestions for discussion and analysis. In addition, numerous practical questions stimulate ideas on staging and encourage students to explore the play's dramatic qualities. Clouds is suitable for students of both Classical Civilisation and Drama. Useful features include full synopsis of the play, commentary alongside translation for easy reference and a comprehensive introduction to the Greek Theatre. Clouds is aimed primarily at A-level and undergraduate students in the UK, and college students in North America.