First Latin Readings (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Arrowsmith

9780265991879: First Latin Readings (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265991870 ISBN 13: 9780265991879

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Beginner-friendly Latin readings that build confidence and understanding .

This volume, First Latin Readings, introduces students to Latin through carefully chosen selections, broadening beyond Caesar to include other Roman authors. The editors aim to make early Latin appealing, varied, and meaningful, so learners connect language with Roman life and culture.

In these pages, you’ll encounter material chosen for its readable length, linguistic variety, and relevance to life in Rome. The book emphasizes not just how Latin works, but what Romans said and thought, helping readers grasp vocabulary, constructions, and style. Supportive notes point readers toward reference works and encourage comparisons between English and Latin usage. Spelling and text conventions are standardized to help beginners develop clean, consistent reading habits.

A curated progression of readings from Caesar, Nepos, Gellius, Cicero, and Livy
Clear notes and references that aid vocabulary, grammar, and cultural context
Focus on enjoyable, meaningful language rather than isolated grammar drills
Guidance for using reference tools and for comparing Latin with other languages

Ideal for students just starting Latin, teachers building introducing courses, and curious self-learners seeking a balanced, approachable introduction to classical texts.

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