| Author |
D'Ooge, Benjamin L. (Benjamin Leonard), 1860-1940 |
| Title |
Latin for Beginners
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Louise Hope, Dave Maddock and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Latin for Beginners" by Benjamin L. D'Ooge is a language textbook written in the early 20th century. This instructional guide aims to teach students the fundamentals of Latin, covering pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary systematically. The content focuses on the importance of Latin in understanding modern languages and its historical significance in education and scholarship. The opening of the book lays a strong foundation for the study of Latin by addressing essential elements such as the language's pronunciation, its historical context, and the rationale for studying it. D'Ooge explains the influence of Latin on modern languages and its role in shaping English vocabulary, while emphasizing the educational value that comes from learning this classical language. The section introduces the structure of the lessons, which will include pronunciation guides, grammatical principles, and exercises designed to reinforce learning through practical application, thus providing a comprehensive framework for absolute beginners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Latin language -- Grammar -- Problems, exercises, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18251 |
| Release Date |
Apr 25, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
1610 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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