Beginning Latin Poetry Reader: 70 Selections from the Great Periods of Roman Verse and Drama (Latin Readers (Mcgraw-Hill)) (NTC FOREIGN LANGUAGE) - Softcover

Betts, Gavin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071458859 ISBN 13: 9780071458856

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2006

Synopsis

Embrace your Roman muse!

As a learner of Latin, you want to experience the Roman world by reading its writers in their original language. But you may be unsure where to begin in the classical canon or you may worry that your Latin skills are insufficient to tackle authentic texts.

Requiring only a grounding in the basics, Beginning Latin Poetry Reader lets you explore the rich and diverse range of Latin verse, including epics, comedies, satires, lyric poetry, and even graffiti! Inside you'll find seventy selections from authors of the early Republic such as Plautus and Terrance as well as those of the Golden and Silver Ages such as Vergil, Horace, Ovid, and Juvenal--all supported by helpful footnotes and English translations. This book also includes a clear overview of Latin syntax and the metrics of its verse, a glossary of all Latin words found in the readings, and a time line showing the historical and literary context of each author.

Lose yourself in:

• the sparkling comedies of Plautus
• the intimate love poetry of Catullus
• the majestic hexameters of Vergil
• the elegant lyricism of Horace
• the refined sensuality of Ovid
• the compelling satires of Juvenal
• the bristly epigrams of Martial

About this title

Synopsis:

Get a fascinating introduction to the riches of classical Latin literature. "Beginning Latin Poetry Reader" showcases more than 70 passages of Latin poetry dating from the early Republic to the late Silver Age including Horace,Virgil, and Juvenal. Inside you will find extensive supporting notes, a time chart showing the historical and literary context of each author, clear explications of Latin prosody, and a discussion of its influence on Western culture.

About the Author:

Gavin Bettswas Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Monash Univesity,Victoria, Australia. He is now retired and devotes himself to writing.

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About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071458859
• ISBN 13: 9780071458856
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368