Oxford Latin Dictionary, Oxford
University Press, 2150 pages.
Fifty years in the making, the Oxford Latin Dictionary is the first
Latin-English dictionary based on a fresh reading of original
sources. The Dictionary was published in eight fascicles between
1968 and 1982 and is now available in a single bound volume.
Features of the Oxford Latin Dictionary:
First Latin-English dictionary composed directly from original
sources;
Comprehensive coverage of classical Latin with entries for
approximately 40,000 words;
Based on a collection of over one million quotations that illustrate
the meaning and use of Latin words from the earliest known instance;
Definitions are in modern English and based on modern
lexicographical principles;
Up-to-date with the inclusion of better texts as well as
epigraphical material that was previously unavailable.
The Oxford Latin Dictionary is a comprehensive and authoritative
reference work for students, teachers, professionals, and general
readers interested in classical languages and literature, ancient
history, medieval studies, languages, art history, ancient
philosophy, religion, archaeology, law, medicine, and natural
science.
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Peter V. Jones, Keith C. Sidwell
"Reading Latin: Grammar, vocabulary and exercises", Cambridge
University Press, 640 pages.
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
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