Modern Greek Section
Paper Gr 4
Crete and Cyprus in the Renaissance period
This paper is only available at Part II from October 2011
Download the Specimen exam paper
This paper is new for Tripos 2011, and will be available for candidates at Part IB or Part II. The paper will be divided into three sections: SECTIONS A and B will contain questions on selected works of (A) Narrative and lyric poetry and (B) Drama. SECTION C will include questions relating to the historical, social and cultural context and to broader literary issues. Candidates must answer one question from each section.
Recommended texts for reading, 2012-13
- Bergadis, Απόκοπος;
- Anon., Η Βοσκοπούλα
- Th. Siapkaras-Pitsillidès (ed.), Poèmes d'amour en dialecte chypriote
- V. Kornaros, Ερωτόκριτος
- Η Θυσία του Αβραάμ
- G. Chortatsis, Ερωφίλη; Η Ελευθερωμένη Ιερουσαλήμ; Πανώρια
- M. A. Foskolos, Φορτουνάτος
Teaching
16 lectures in the Michaelmas and Lent Terms, and 8 supervisions.
Course advisor
For further information or advice about this course please contact Prof. David Holton (e-mail: dwh11@cam.ac.uk)
