Parallel Extracts Arranged For Translation Into English And Latin, With Notes On Idioms, Vol. 1: Historical And Epistolary (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition) - Hardcover

Name: Parallel Extracts Arranged For Translation Into English And Latin, With Notes On Idioms, Vol. 1: Historical And Epistolary (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition)
Author: John Edwin Nixon
ISBN: 9780656885763

John Edwin Nixon

9780656885763: Parallel Extracts Arranged For Translation Into English And Latin, With Notes On Idioms, Vol. 1: Historical And Epistolary (Classic Reprint) (Latin Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0656885769 ISBN 13: 9780656885763

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the art of translation with structured Latin and English extracts.

This volume guides you through historical and epistolary texts, pairing original passages with practical notes on idioms and translation technique.

The book blends authentic excerpts with clear, classroom-safe guidance, helping you build fluent, accurate English renderings from Latin sources. It emphasizes proper sentence order, emphasis, and rhythm, while offering targeted drills and sample translations to reinforce learning.

Accessible notes on idioms, syntax, and word order to improve accuracy in translation
Historical and epistolary extracts chosen for practical practice and comprehension
Step-by-step guidance on arranging elements of Latin sentences for clear English equivalents
Discussion of how to handle emphasis, negation, and connective particles in translation

Ideal for students of Latin and classical translation, as well as self-learners seeking a structured approach to bilingual practice. It’s well suited for classrooms or individual study aimed at building confidence with Latin prose and epistolary style.

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