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Reading Latin: Text Paperback – 29 August 1986

by Peter V. Jones (Author), Keith C. Sidwell (Author)
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Reading Latin is a Latin course designed to help mature beginners read Latin fluently and intelligently, primarily in the context of classical culture, but with some mediaeval Latin too. It does this in three ways; it encourages reading of continuous texts from the start; it offers generous help with translation at every stage; and it integrates the learning of Classical Latin with an appreciation of the influence of the Latin language upon English and European culture from Antiquity to the present. The text, richly illustrated, consists at the start of carefully graded adaptations from original Classical Latin texts. The adaptations are gradually phased out until unadultered prose and verse can be read. The Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises volume supplies all the help needed to do this, together with a range of reinforcing exercises for each section, including English into Latin for those who want it. At the end of each section, a selection of Latin epigrams, mottoes, quotations, everyday Latin, word-derivations, examples of mediaeval Latin and discussions of the influence of Latin upon English illustrate the language's impact on Western culture. Reading Latin is principally designed for university and adult beginners, and also for sixth-formers (eleventh and twelth graders in the USA). It is also ideal for those people who may have learned Latin many years ago, and wish to renew their acquaintance with the language. Its companion course, Reading Greek is one of the most widely used mature beginners' courses in the world.
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    178 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Cambridge University Press
  4. Publication date
    29 August 1986
  5. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.27 x 20.96 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0521286239
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0521286237
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This couse is designed to help mature beginners read Latin fluently and intelligently, primarily in the context of classical culture, but with some mediaeval Latin too.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (29 August 1986)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521286239
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0521286237
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.27 x 20.96 cm
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Peter Jones was educated at Cambridge University and taught Classics at Cambridge and at Newcastle University, before retiring in 1997. He has written a regular column, 'Ancient & Modern', in the Spectator for many years.

He is the author of various books on the Classics, including the bestselling Learn Latin and Learn Ancient Greek, as well as Reading Virgil's: Aeneid I and II, Vote for Caesar, Veni, Vidi, Vici, Eureka! Quid Pro Quo, and Memento Mori.

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All of the pages are falling out. I’m scared to touch the book in case more come out. Pages not attached to the binder correctly. I have the grammar and exercises book as well with the same issue.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Pages falling out.
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All of the pages are falling out. I’m scared to touch the book in case more come out. Pages not attached to the binder correctly. I have the grammar and exercises book as well with the same issue.
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All of the pages are falling out. I’m scared to touch the book in case more come out. Pages not attached to the binder correctly. I have the grammar and exercises book as well with the same issue.
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James Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars A good starting point if new to the Latin language.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 April 2023
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As described and promptly delivered. Good place to start if you are new to the subject – and worth considering the other publications in the series if you really want to get to grips with it.
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Kavaelle
5.0 out of 5 stars It would be hard to overstate how excellent this Reading Latin Text - and its companion grammar
Reviewed in the United States on 6 January 2017
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It would be hard to overstate how excellent this Reading Latin Text - and its companion grammar, vocabulary and exercises book - is for anyone serious about their study of this eternal language. With most introductory language texts you start with drab sentences like "this is my pencil" while ingesting the tedious corpus of grammatical rules and exceptions. With Jones and Sidwell you plunge right into literature - in this case some very wry and funny works of the comic playwright Plautus - and find that, not only are you picking up the grammar along the way, but your vocabulary is expanding in leaps and bounds. Suddenly you feel that all those great works of classical and medieval Latin - from Seneca, Ovid and Virgil to Augustine and Jerome - are within reach. If that's what you aspire to, then this is the course for you.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version, not for Kindle devices
Reviewed in Japan on 14 July 2018
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I purchased a Kindle version.
But, while it is "kindle version", we cannot download it to Paperwhite or Oasis.
If you choose a Kindle version, you had better check the compatibility of your device.
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Iman
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in the United States on 5 December 2021
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It came quickly (thankfully because I needed It for class). It was clearly brand new and in good condition.
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Iota
5.0 out of 5 stars A lucky find
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2013
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New copies of this slim paperback book, little larger than an Edtions de Fallois paperback play edition\ retail at about £18 - comparable to both the grammar commentary book and the study guide that go with it to make up the "Reading Latin" study set.
Yes, there are a lot of faint pencilled notes throughout the pages, but that is "as advised" - and even including carriage costs the book was still only a bit over a fiver. Actually comparable in cost to a secondhand Edtions de Fallois paperback play edition !
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