Reading Latin

Reading Latin, first published in 1986, is a bestselling Latin course designed to help mature beginners read classical Latin fluently and intelligently. It encourages reading of continuous texts from the start, offers generous help with translation at every stage, and integrates the learning of Latin with an appreciation of its influence on English and European culture from antiquity to the present. The text and vocabulary, richly illustrated, begin with carefully graded adaptations from original classical Latin texts, gradually phasing out adaptations to enable reading unadulterated prose and verse. The accompanying grammar and exercises volume provides all needed grammatical assistance. The second edition has been fully revised, updated, and redesigned for clarity and ease of use.