Using an introduction to mythology by the master storyteller Ovid himself, the authors have prepared a unique teaching tool designed to achieve proficiency at Latin in one year at the college level, two years at the high school or intermediate level. The volume provides students with imaginative, connected reading, beginning with introductory prose versions of Ovid's simple myth tales and progressing to the rich poetry of Ovidian Latin within forty lessons. The grammatical approach is traditional, but the central emphasis is on reading. In each chapter the reading appears first, followed by the vocabulary, the grammar, exercises, and etymology relating to the vocabulary. The exercises begin with a group of questions in Latin , to be answered in Latin. Each tale is preceded by a brief discussion in English of the story and its mythological significance. The myths retold by Ovid and the attractive format are conceived to impel the student into acquiring the skill to read the author in the original language. Accompanying recordings on CD and audio cassette are also available.

Reader Reviews

saïd

(3/5)

Mar 21, 2022

One of the best available sources for Latin grammar. A handful of the translations are a bit odd, but nothing too damaging.

Lancelot Schaubert

(5/5)

Sep 07, 2021

Almost finished, but I can say not only is this the best Latin grammar I've encountered, it's the best grammar period: it makes the language imminently readable.Other grammarians would do well to emulate this text.

James

May 01, 2019

The learning curve was very steep and my Professor, who has a Ph.D in Latin, thought some of the translations were skewed. It helped, but it would have been impossible to learn from without a skilled teacher to lead the class.

Joseph

(4/5)

May 15, 2013

This is a fun way to learn Latin....just in case you were looking for one. It's my favorite text to use in teaching Latin. Worthy. Instead of the frequently parched Roman material, the author builds the readings upon the Metamorphoses, which make for far more compelling reads, IMO.

Marc

Jun 25, 2008

I had this for a class 3000 years ago, and don't remember much. Figured it's time to brush up on my Latin. Salve, Magister!

Anna

(0/5)

Jul 29, 2020

DNF Got so close though. Translated over two thirds with my Latin teacher.

Pam a Lamb

Jun 15, 2012

Fantastic! Very clear and concise. The appendices are laid-out in a way that is both helpful and intuitive. Learning from text is, I think, one of the easier and more rewarding ways to learn a language. This book does it well. I refer to it, even years later.

Jeff

Jan 15, 2012

One of my favorite Latin intro texts.

Sandy Parsons

Apr 16, 2012

If you want to learn English grammar, study Latin.This book offers a very engaging way to study Latin.

Brett B

Sep 22, 2010

Trying the e-book via the web to see how much of this Latin has stuck from earlier days. Surprising. I can understand easy stuff at least. Yes, Latin is still fun.

John

Nov 03, 2016

This is an outstanding text!

RatLife005

May 01, 2018

Luke

Apr 27, 2013

Madison Reid

May 25, 2014

Kusumastuti

Jun 08, 2008

Dawnimai

Sep 17, 2017

Thomas Achord

Aug 05, 2015

Jessica Ostrowski

May 07, 2020

Ron

Nov 25, 2020

Matthew

(1/5)

Oct 15, 2012

Lisha

Aug 22, 2019

Meg

Jul 31, 2007

Jenn

Feb 25, 2009

Moi

Mar 24, 2014

Kate

Sep 20, 2007

H.G. Potter

Feb 05, 2019

Tamra

Sep 17, 2008

Clement Ying

Aug 24, 2017

Standard textbook of Stanford University.

Cristina

Jun 08, 2015

Trevor

Jul 25, 2012

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