Latin Phrase-Book

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meissner, Carl, 1830-

Contributor:

Auden, H. W. (Henry William), 1867-1940.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Latin Phrase-Book" by C. Meissner is a linguistic reference work written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a phrasebook designed to assist students in acquiring knowledge of Latin phrases and their usages in various contexts. It likely aims to provide practical tools for understanding and employing Latin effectively in both written and spoken communication. At the start of the Latin Phrase-Book, the author introduces the idea of compiling a phrasebook as a helpful resource for students, given the decrease in the amount of Latin literature being read in educational settings. The preface acknowledges the assistance of various scholars in creating this English translation from its German edition, emphasizing the book's purpose to give learners quick access to essential Latin expressions across numerous themes such as human experiences, nature, and emotions. The contents outline extensive categories where students can find phrases related to the world and nature, human life, the mind, and much more, suggesting that the book is structured to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of Latin usage in diverse scenarios. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carolus Raeticus

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meissner%27s_Latin_Phrasebook

Release date is 2015-10-22