Wheelock's Latin, 7th Edition

Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. LaFleur (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

608 Seiten

2011
Collins Reference (Verlag)
978-0-06-199722-8 (ISBN)

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Theclassic Wheelock's Latin remains the most highly regarded andbestselling single-volume, introductory Latin textbook of its kind. Now in itsseventh edition, Wheelock's Latin retains its signature core ofauthentic Latin readings, taken not only from classical literature, drama, andpoetry, but also from inscriptions, artifacts, and even graffiti showingthe ancient Romans' everyday use of Latin: Latin as a living language. Withexpanded vocabulary sections, tightly retooled comprehension and discussionquestions, and vivid photos and illustrations, Wheelock's Latin 7th Edition isthe essential resource for students beginning their journey into the heart ofthe classical world.

Frederic M. Wheelock (1902-1987) received the A.B., A.M., and Ph.D. degrees from Harvard University. His long and distinguished teaching career included appointments at Haverford College, Harvard University, the College of the City of New York, Brooklyn College, Cazenovia Junior College (where he served as Dean), the Darrow School for Boys (New Lebanon, NY), the University of Toledo (from which he retired as full Professor in 1968), and a visiting professorship at Florida Presbyterian (now Eckert) College. He published a number of articles and reviews in the fields of textual criticism, palaeography, and the study of Latin; in addition to Wheelock's Latin (previously titled Latin: An Introductory Course Based on Ancient Authors), his books include Latin Literature: A Book of Readings and Quintilian as Educator (trans. H. E. Butler; introd. and notes by Prof. Wheelock). Professor Wheelock was a member of the American Classical League, the American Philological Association, and the Classical Association of the Atlantic States. Richard A. LaFleur is Franklin Professor of Classics Emeritus and former Head of Classics at the University of Georgia; he has served as Editor of the Classical Outlook and President of the American Classical League, and is a recipient of the American Philological Association's national award for excellence in the teaching of Classics. Among his numerous books are Scribblers, Scvlptors, and Scribes and the revised editions of Wheelock's Latin, Workbook for Wheelock's Latin, and Wheelock's Latin Reader.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	1.6.2011
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	187 x 235 mm
Gewicht	996 g
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
ISBN-10	0-06-199722-6 / 0061997226
ISBN-13	978-0-06-199722-8 / 9780061997228
Zustand	Neuware