Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis (Latin language edition) - Hardcover

Rowling, J. K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0747561966 ISBN 13: 9780747561965

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2003

Synopsis

Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis; Caput Primum; Puer qui Vixit; 'Dominus et Domina Dursley, qui vivebant in aedibus Gestationis Ligustrorum numero quattor signatis...' this opening, also known as 'Mr and Mrs Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive...' has become one of the most read opening chapters in the world. Newly translated into Latin for the first time, this is following in the steps of other great children's classics, including Winnie the Pooh (winnie ille pu) and Paddington Bear (ursus nomine paddington). The huge task of translating into Latin (most translations are done from Latin) has been undertaken by Peter Needham, who taught Latin at Eton for over 30 years. James Morwood, of Oxford University, has said of the translation, 'The translation is great stuff. It is accurate and fluent, but it is much more than that. It has been carried off with wit, inventiveness, sensitivity and panache. I find it impossible to think of its being better done.'

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Review:

The translation is great stuff. It is accurate and fluent, but it is much more than that. It has been carried off with wit, inventiveness, sensitivity and panache. I find it impossible to think of it being better done (James Morwood, Oxford University)

A marvellous translation, filled with delightful touches . Extremely enjoyable Latin reading material. Kudos to Peter Needham for what I think is a wonderful translation! (Laura Gibbs, Translator, Aesop’s Fables (Oxford World’s Classics))

Book Description:

Latin edition of J.K. Rowling's classic, reissued with the stunning new Jonny Duddle covers to captivate a new generation of Latin learners

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0747561966
• ISBN 13: 9780747561965
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256