Comprehensive guide to Cicero’s First Oration Against Catiline, presented with careful parsing and clear translation.
This edition offers the Latin text in its original order, paired with a thoroughly literal interlinear translation and a margin translation that reads smoothly in English. It also includes detailed footnotes that parse every word and explain the constructions, with cross‑references to major Latin grammars. An introduction explains the historical context and the environment in which the speech was delivered, helping readers understand key allusions and legal terms.
- Read the nude Latin text alongside a precise interlinear renderings
- See a readable English translation in the margin for quick reference
- Access extensive notes on grammar, syntax, and historical background
- Explore biographical details and critical commentary to deepen understanding
Ideal for students of Latin, teachers refining classroom practice, and readers seeking a rigorous, classroom‑tested edition of a classic oration.
- Original Latin text in order with line‑by‑line parsing
- Rigidly literal interlinear translation
- Elegant margin translation for smooth reading
- Footnotes detailing grammar, syntax, and context
Perfect for study, translation practice, and deeper exploration of Cicero’s rhetoric and Roman law.