A Practical Introduction to Latin Prose Composition (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Kerchever Arnold

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266776299 ISBN 13: 9780266776291

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master Latin prose with a practical, step-by-step guide that builds confidence from the first sentence.

This revised edition of a classic Latin prose workbook updates the material for modern learners and keeps the goal of clear, usable Latin in view. It blends careful guidance with ample practice to help students translate and compose Latin smoothly.

The book offers a practical introduction to Latin prose composition, with a newly revised introduction and updated exercises. It emphasizes the differences between Latin and English and explains how the Latin sentence is built, node by node, to support real reading and writing success.

Revised content lets students work with connected passages rather than isolated sentences, reinforcing key forms and uses through varied examples. The arrangement and approach aim to help learners grasp how Latin works in natural prose, from simple constructions to more complex structures.

• Clear explanations of basic grammar and word order
• Progressive exercises that build from simple to more complex sentences
• Many practice translations and Latin sentences drawn from real usage
• A practical framework that supports reading and producing Latin prose

Ideal for beginners and for refreshers, this edition suits self-study, tutoring, or classroom use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266776299
• ISBN 13: 9780266776291
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 431