Learn to Read Latin, Second Edition

Name: Learn to Read Latin, Second Edition
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SKU: 9780300194951
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By Andrew Keller and Stephanie Russell

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Learn to Read Latin is a comprehensive guide designed to help students quickly acquire the skills to read and appreciate Latin literature. It covers basic Latin morphology and syntax with clear explanations, examples, and numerous drills. The book includes unaltered excerpts from classical authors like Caesar, Cicero, Sallust, Catullus, Vergil, and Ovid, arranged chronologically with introductions. This second edition enhances the original with streamlined grammar explanations, more drills, and additional prose and poetry readings, providing a direct path to reading unabridged Latin texts.
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Ideal for students beginning Latin and educators seeking a comprehensive, accessible textbook with rigorous exercises and authentic Latin literature selections. Perfect for those wishing to gain a strong foundation in reading Latin prose and poetry without supplementary materials.

Focuses on helping school and university students to acquire the skills to read and appreciate the great works of Latin literature. This edition not only presents basic Latin morphology and syntax with clear explanations and examples, but also offers direct access to original, unaltered Latin writings.

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Learn to Read Latin helps students acquire an ability to read and appreciate the great works of Latin literature as quickly as possible. It not only presents basic Latin morphology and syntax with clear explanations and examples but also offers direct access to unabridged passages drawn from a wide variety of Latin texts. As beginning students learn basic forms and grammar, they also gain familiarity with patterns of Latin word order and other features of style.

Learn to Read Latin

is designed to be comprehensive and requires no supplementary materials
explains English grammar points and provides drills especially for today’s students
offers sections on Latin metrics
includes numerous unaltered examples of ancient Latin prose and poetry
incorporates selections by authors such as Caesar, Cicero, Sallust, Catullus, Vergil, and Ovid, presented chronologically with introductions to each author and work
offers a comprehensive workbook that provides drills and homework assignments

This enlarged second edition improves upon an already strong foundation by streamlining grammatical explanations, increasing the number of syntax and morphology drills, and offering additional short and longer readings in Latin prose and poetry.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its clarity and thoroughness, reviewers commend Learn to Read Latin for smoothing and speeding the path to mastering Latin. Experts note its superiority over traditional texts like Wheelock’s Latin and highlight its extensive exercises and authentic readings. The book is recognised for its accuracy, depth, and love for the subject, making it the preferred choice for teachers and students alike across the English-speaking world.