An English-Latin Gradus, or Verse Dictionary (Classic Reprint)

Arthur Campbell Ainger, Henry Gilbert Wintle

ISBN 10: 1332938973 / ISBN 13: 9781332938971

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate and often-overlooked world of Latin verse composition. While acknowledging the challenges and criticisms this practice faces in contemporary education, the author passionately argues for its enduring value. Composed with meticulous care and drawing upon a deep love for classical literature, this work serves as a unique guide for students seeking to express modern thoughts and emotions through the lens of ancient meter and rhythm. It offers practical tools and insights to navigate the complexities of Latin poetry, encouraging independent thought and fostering a profound appreciation for the beauty and wisdom of the classical world. Ultimately, this book demonstrates how mastering the art of Latin verse composition can be not only a rigorous intellectual exercise, but also a gateway to a richer understanding of both the ancient and the present. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332938971_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: An English-Latin Gradus, or Verse Dictionary (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332938973
• ISBN 13: 9781332938971
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Learning Foreign Languages

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Synopsis

Master Latin verse words, made practical for beginners
This English-Latin Gradus offers ready-made Latin equivalents for commonly used English terms, focused on poetry and verse rather than prose. It helps you build a concise, working vocabulary for Latin verse, drawing on familiar writers and classical styles to keep your composing efficient and true to form.

This edition explains how to choose suitable epithets, manage declensions and conjugations, and use word endings in verse. It ties practical guidance to trusted sources, helping learners avoid prosaic phrasing while expanding their poetic options.

• Clear, example‑driven entries that pair English words with Latin equivalents commonly used in poetry.


• Notes on usage, including how to select epithets and handle word forms for verse lines.


• Pointers to classic authors and how their language appears in the gradus.


• Practical guidance for beginners to craft concise, apt phrases for Latin verse.

Ideal for students starting Latin verse work, as well as teachers and creative writers seeking reliable, field-tested word choices for poetic composition.