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By usingthis reader, the student will learn how classical Latin wasreally written, and become painlessly acquainted with thegreat Latin authors.The little book itself is pleasing in appearance, easy to handle,and possessed of that sober elegance characteristic of Bolchazy-Carduccipublications. But the greatvalue of the book is its avoidance of “made” Latin - that baneof most teaching methods - since every one of the storiesis based on real Latin literature, simplified, of course, in thebeginning, but less and less so as the work advances. As each one is precededby a listing of the grammar taught in the accompanyinglesson, they are easily adapted to any textbook. The stories are well chosen for the material theyillustrate, interesting in themselves, and carefully graded forvocabulary and grammatical construction. Almost any introductorycourse of Latin, at High School or College level would bene.tfrom its use. Ruby Blondell (Mary Whitlock Blundell) is Professor of Classics at the University of Washington, Seattle with special interests in Greek and Roman philosophy and literature.This little book of stories in Latin is designed to accompany*Wheelock’s Latin.* However, it would be a pity to limit theuse of such an excellent reader to Wheelock’s method alone it deserves much wider application. Stefanie Kennell, Memorial University of Newfoundland "It is the best remedy I know for the 'worthiness' (and choppiness) of Wheelock's sentential and. Catherine Connors, University of Washington "Very clever but easy to read and offers lots to talk about on those days when there are a few extra minutes of class time." "mihi quidem non minus festivum videtur esse opusculum istud quam doctum atque studiosae iuventuti salutare." is extremely well planned, very sensibly graded in the rising degree of difficulty from one chapter to the next, and all in all the ideal companion to Wheelock." "The book is excellent, stimulating, lively and probably the best elementary reader I've seen for communicating something of how Latin was probably spoken. This substantially revised edition includes new scenes and characters while reducing the overall quantity of unfamiliar vocabulary. First published in 1981, Auricula was greeted with enthusiasm by students and teachers, and is currently used in many classics departments in the US and elsewhere. At the same time it provides an enticing introduction to Roman comedy and elegy. Each scene uses new forms and vocabulary, thus reinforcing the students' grasp of grammar by placing it in a living context. This play is a unique text for students in their first semester of Latin. Ebook examination copies are also available to qualified course instructors. Ordering Titles in the Lingua Latina per se Illustrata SeriesĪn eBook edition is available for $12.75, click here for more information and purchasing options.Ordering for Customers & Booksellers Outside of the U.S.
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