Practical Introduction to Latin Composition: For Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Albert Harkness

9780483728400: Practical Introduction to Latin Composition: For Schools and Colleges (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483728403 ISBN 13: 9780483728400

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master Latin composition with a practical, classroom-friendly path .

This proven guide builds from elementary grammar to real Latin writing, using models from Cicero to teach syntax, idioms, and style in a clear, step-by-step sequence.

This edition focuses on practical skill: translating English thoughts into fluent Latin, understanding how the language works, and practicing through carefully chosen exercises. It blends grammar, translation, and composition to help students write Latin with accuracy and ease, while highlighting common idioms and stylistic patterns.

Structured in three parts: a gentle introduction, middle-level composition practice, and early study of Latin style.
Exercises anchored to the syntax of Caesar and Cicero, with explanations that bridge rules and real usage.
Emphasis on vocabulary, synonymes and idioms, plus models that connect English sentences to Latin equivalents.
Practical guidance on arranging words and clauses for clear, idiomatic Latin prose.

Ideal for students beginning Latin and for schools seeking a hands-on, progressive approach to Latin prose composition that complements reading and grammar study.

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