Synopses & Reviews
This group of four unusual anthologies of Latin passages, derived from poetry, history, letters, epitaphs, and speeches, enables students to see aspects of the Roman world through the eyes of its own authors. Extensive notes, vocabulary and questions are included, and each book provides a helpful glossary as well as a biography of the writer represented.
Synopsis
The selections from Pliny, Virgil and Roman and Greek myth allow students to work with short extracts to practice their skills in unprepared translation.
Synopsis
A range of Latin passages for translation and comprehension.
Table of Contents
Note to the teacher; To the student; Glossary of some literary terms used in Themes in Latin Literature; Short biographies of latin authors quoted in amor et amicitia; 1. Wives; 2. Lovers; 3. Family; 4. Friends; 5. Places.