The New Latin Reader: Containing the Latin Text for the Purpose of Recitation; Accompanied With a Key, Containing the Text, a Literal, and a Free Translation, Arranged in Such a Manner as to Point Out - Hardcover

Sidney Charles Walker

9780265835081: The New Latin Reader: Containing the Latin Text for the Purpose of Recitation; Accompanied With a Key, Containing the Text, a Literal, and a Free Translation, Arranged in Such a Manner as to Point Out

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ISBN 10: 0265835089 ISBN 13: 9780265835081

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master Latin Basics with a trusted, beginner-friendly path

This edition of The New Latin Reader is designed for newcomers. It presents Latin text for recitation alongside a helpful key with literal and free translations. The goal is a clear, step-by-step path from Latin to English that emphasizes understanding differences between the two languages.

The book explains a method that combines grammar study with interlined practice. It encourages students to recite from the pure Latin text while using the Key to connect meanings and idioms. The approach aims to build confidence, accuracy, and speed in early Latin learning, with a long view toward more advanced study.

Laid-out lessons that pair Latin passages with precise English notes.
Guidance on how to translate word-by-word and phrase-by-phrase.
Suggestions for practicing spelling, grammar, and inflection alongside readings.
A focus on comparing Latin and English word order to reinforce understanding.

Ideal for readers beginning Latin or revisiting the language after a first course, this edition supports steady progress from first lessons to more complex texts.

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