I was reading an article on The Society for Classical Studies where they said Lance Piantaggini has compiled a list of Neo-Latin Novellas.
I was thinking I’d like to compile a list of Neo-Greek Novellas, and I was wondering if you could help me spot items I’ve missed. While everyone knows of the Attic Greek version of Harry Potter, my goal is to find more CI for myself, as well as for my son as he advances in the language.
I haven’t participated enough to post links yet, but that’s ok. I’ll post the title and the author as I’m able. Google should be able to guide you to the appropriate source.
Peter Rabbit by Glossa House Max and Moritz by Glossa House Ὁ Κατάσκοπος by @UraniaeBiblia Λευκανθία καὶ Μήροδαξ by @UraniaeBiblia A Spartan Tale by Seumas Macdonald Elena, a Cyberpunk Novella be Seumas Macdonald
This is what I’ve been able to find so far. Of course, we could also add the incredible comics by Bedwere (just got my delivery of Wizard of Oz and Ben Hur today).
Other than the first two, and the comics, the others are online only.
Do you know of any other resources?
I mostly lurk, but I really enjoy the time I spend here. I’ve learned a lot and have been pointed towards great resources more times than I can count.
I wasn’t aware of the last four in your list. I had thought to try something like sci-fi in Attic (once I get through Dickey’s Composition) so Macdonald’s stuff looks interesting. I’ll have to look into that.
You mention Ben Hur and the Wizard of Oz. Do you have references for those ?
So, Textkit’s own Bedwere takes out-of-copyright comics and composes Greek and Latin text for them. His usual workflow seems to be to post high-res images on his Blogspot (heautonpaideuomenos) in a serialized format. Once the comic is complete he’ll upload a finished PDF to Archive-org and also to LuLu press, where you can buy the physical copy.
If you do a search for the Greek title + [Archive] or [LuLu Press] you should be able to find what you’re looking for.
If you head over to the Textkit Greek Composition board, you’ll find the Greek, Latin, and English text for many of the comics. Ὁ μάγος Ὄζου is only a few threads down. If you search the comic names on this site, you’ll find, I think it’s all but one of the comics posted here.
Thanks for the other recommendations! I actually have to Gorgias press version of Peter Rabbit, but I noticed that the Glossa House option has more Peter Rabbit stories. As a father of an 8yo, these things are important
I can’t believe they are selling The Little Prince for so cheap! There’s no excuse not to buy that.
Not sure whether these would actually by considered novellas (what’s the definition of one?) but here are some stories written for beginners intermediate students:
I’d like to thank everyone for participating in this!
I just found a new resource that is currently being written. It’s the “backstory” for how Odysseus met Penelope and their marriage. Claire Mieher is composing it. The first chapter is available on her website and I believe she’s looking to publish it as a novella once she’s completed it.
I’d really like to know, too! I’m planning to buy it, though I don’t know if the Greek is good. I usually can tolerate mediocre Greek, but one thing that pisses me off is when the words are wrongly accentuated. I mean, how do they even pronounce them? Like in Latin?
Are there any Greek novellas besides Ὁ Κατάσκοπος by @UraniaeBiblia that deliberately shelter vocabulary?
I’ve been looking at options for a longer text to read as I near the end of the introductory Greek textbook I’ve been working through before I dip my toe into actual ancient texts, and that’s the only one I think I’ve seen that emphasizes a limited word count.
Thanks for this.
This is a useful site, not only for the comics. I scrolled down to the Introductory Greek comic with a colourful and most helpful grammar.
A downloadable free pdf, 69pp.
For example, p3 - the alphabet has a clear, understandable layout.
A box insertion clarified the different ‘breathings’ for me !
rough breathing: C + accent: ’
ἕν [hen] : one
smooth breathing: Ɔ
ἐν [en] : in
smooth breathing: Ɔ + accent: ~
εὖ [ew] : well
I have looked at other hints and tips sprinkled throughout textkit.
Guess I’ll have to make own Useful Resources page.
Talking of which, the Greek in Comics site also has a list of links and references.
Well found
Now if only someone could make it all audible…
