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Reading Latin: Text

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Reading Latin is a Latin course designed to help mature beginners read Latin fluently and intelligently, primarily in the context of classical culture, but with some mediaeval Latin too. It does this in three ways; it encourages reading of continuous texts from the start; it offers generous help with translation at every stage; and it integrates the learning of Classical Latin with an appreciation of the influence of the Latin language upon English and European culture from Antiquity to the present.

The Text, richly illustrated, consists at the start of carefully graded adaptations from original Classical Latin texts. The adaptations are gradually phased out until unadulterated prose and verse can be read. The Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises volume supplies all the help needed to do this, together with a range of reinforcing exercises for each section, including English into Latin for those who want it. At the end of each section, a selection of Latin epigrams, mottoes, quotations, everyday Latin, word-derivations, examples of mediaeval Latin and discussions of the influence of Latin upon English illustrate the language's impact on Western culture.

Reading Latin is principally designed for university and adult beginners, and also for sixth-formers . It is also ideal for those people who may have learned Latin many years ago, and with to renew their acquaintance with the language. Its companion course, Reading Greek , is one of the most widely used mature beginners' courses in the world.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: August 29, 1986

ISBN: 0521286239

ISBN 13: 9780521286237

Reading Latin: Text

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Reading Latin is a Latin course designed to help mature beginners read Latin fluently and intelligently, primarily in the context of classical culture, but with some mediaeval Latin too. It does this in three ways; it encourages reading of continuous texts from the start; it offers generous help with translation at every stage; and it integrates the learning of Classical Latin with an appreciation of the influence of the Latin language upon English and European culture from Antiquity to the present.

The Text, richly illustrated, consists at the start of carefully graded adaptations from original Classical Latin texts. The adaptations are gradually phased out until unadulterated prose and verse can be read. The Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises volume supplies all the help needed to do this, together with a range of reinforcing exercises for each section, including English into Latin for those who want it. At the end of each section, a selection of Latin epigrams, mottoes, quotations, everyday Latin, word-derivations, examples of mediaeval Latin and discussions of the influence of Latin upon English illustrate the language's impact on Western culture.

Reading Latin is principally designed for university and adult beginners, and also for sixth-formers . It is also ideal for those people who may have learned Latin many years ago, and with to renew their acquaintance with the language. Its companion course, Reading Greek , is one of the most widely used mature beginners' courses in the world.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: August 29, 1986

ISBN: 0521286239

ISBN 13: 9780521286237

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