The Latin Tamer : Mastering the Language of Rome

Sarah van der Pas

ISBN 10: 1567927912 / ISBN 13: 9781567927917

Published by David R. Godine Publisher Aug 2026, 2026

About this Item

Neuware - Learn to read the Romans! This book is an exciting new way to discover the Latin language. Whether you want to master it or just see enough to enjoy some time travel, The Latin Tamer makes the journey a pleasure. > The Latin Tamer is written with the clarity found in all of Ward Farnsworth's books. Every idea is explained in plain language and illustrated with charming examples. The book is especially ideal if you're interested in Stoicism and other great ideas from the classical world. It contains countless illustrations from Seneca the Younger, Cicero, and other thinkers whose insights have stood the test of time. You'll learn Latin by reading the writers who interest you the most. Latin puts you into direct contact with the thought and culture of the ancient Roman world. It lets you enjoy beautiful ways of saying things that can't be experienced in English. Knowing Latin, or even just being familiar with it, is an improvement to the quality of life of any thinking person. Let The Latin Tamer be your guide.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Latin Tamer : Mastering the Language of Rome
• Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Aug 2026
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1567927912
• ISBN 13: 9781567927917
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 257W x 170H x 56D millimeters 257 millimeters width by 170 millimeters height by 56 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1456 grams

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Synopsis

Learn to read the Romans! This book is an exciting new way to discover the Latin language. Whether you want to master it or just see enough to enjoy some time travel, The Latin Tamer makes the journey a pleasure.

This book’s approach to Latin is distinctive. It teaches the language through thousands of real ancient quotations. Every quotation is explained on the spot, so you’ll never be confused about what the words mean and why. This approach lets you learn about topics in any order that works best for you. It makes Latin fun.

The Latin Tamer is written with the clarity found in all of Ward Farnsworth’s books. Every idea is explained in plain language and illustrated with charming examples. The book is especially ideal if you’re interested in Stoicism and other great ideas from the classical world. It contains countless illustrations from Seneca the Younger, Cicero, and other thinkers whose insights have stood the test of time. You’ll learn Latin by reading the writers who interest you the most.

Latin puts you into direct contact with the thought and culture of the ancient Roman world. It lets you enjoy beautiful ways of saying things that can’t be experienced in English. Knowing Latin, or even just being familiar with it, is an improvement to the quality of life of any thinking person. Let The Latin Tamer be your guide.

About the Authors

Ward Farnsworth is Professor and W. Page Keeton Chair at the University of Texas School of Law. He is author of The Socratic Method, The Practicing Stoic, and the Farnsworth Classical English series which includes Argument, Rhetoric, Metaphor, and Style—all published by Godine.

Sarah van der Pas is principal of Pacifica Translation, which provides translation and editorial services in English, French, and Latin. She is the author of A Latin Exercise Book, A Guide to Metrical Verse, and many translations from Latin.