OCR Anthology for Latin GCSE 2027-2028
(Author) Tim ChambersThis is the OCR-endorsed edition covering the Latin GCSE set text prescriptions examined from 2027 to 2028. The texts covered are: Virgil Aeneid Book 2, 1–56, 195–253 Ovid Metamorphoses Book 4, 55–166 Aulus Gellius Attic Nights 5.14 (with omissions) Pliny Letters 9.33, (with omissions) Apuleius Metamorphoses Book 5, 21–25 and 26–27 (with omissions) The volume starts with a guide to using the book followed by sections on literary style, Latin metre and technical terms. Each section of the book that follows has a short introduction to the author and the literary-historical context of their work. The prescribed texts are set out in clear passages facing commentary notes, with further information on GCSE vocabulary and key terms as well as study questions. The full GCSE vocabulary is provided at the back of the book. Supplementary resources are available on the Companion Website: https://www.bloomsbury.pub/OCR-editions-2026-2028.
Tim Chambers
Tim Chambers is a prolific American novelist best known for his acclaimed novel "A Song for Julia." His writing style is characterized by vivid prose and deeply emotional storytelling. Chambers' work has made significant contributions to contemporary literature, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption with poignancy and insight.