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Wheelock's Latin

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This book contains:

40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings drawn from the works of Rome's major prose and verse writers;

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Self-tutorial exercises, each with an answer key, for independent study;

An extensive English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary section;

A rich selection of original Latin readings—unlike other Latin textbooks, which contain primarily made-up texts;

Etymological aids, maps, and dozens of images illustrating aspects of the classical culture and mythology presented in the chapter readings.

Also included are expanded notes on the literary passages, comments on vocabulary, and translation tips; new comprehension and discussion questions; and new authentic classical Latin readings, including Roman graffiti, in every chapter.

Audience
adult
Length
long · 562 pages

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