{"product_id":"reading-latin-text-9780521286237","title":"Reading Latin: Text","description":"\u003cp\u003eReading 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 languages 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648258793525,"sku":"ByrdShop_0521286239","price":22.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780521286237.jpg?v=1781714267","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/reading-latin-text-9780521286237","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}