The Latin Tamer
Mastering the Language of Rome
Ward Farnsworth author Sarah van der Pas author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:David R. Godine Publisher Inc
Publishing:25th Jun '26
£28.99
This title is due to be published on 25th June, and will be despatched as soon as possible.
Learn to read the Romans! This book is an exciting new way to discover the Latin language. Whether you want to master it or just see enough to enjoy some time travel, The Latin Tamer makes the journey a pleasure.
This book’s approach to Latin is distinctive. It teaches the language through thousands of real ancient quotations. Every quotation is explained on the spot, so you’ll never be confused about what the words mean and why. This approach lets you learn about topics in any order that works best for you. It makes Latin fun.
The Latin Tamer is written with the clarity found in all of Ward Farnsworth’s books. Every idea is explained in plain language and illustrated with charming examples. The book is especially ideal if you’re interested in Stoicism and other great ideas from the classical world. It contains countless illustrations from Seneca the Younger, Cicero, and other thinkers whose insights have stood the test of time. You’ll learn Latin by reading the writers who interest you the most.
Latin puts you into direct contact with the thought and culture of the ancient Roman world. It lets you enjoy beautiful ways of saying things that can’t be experienced in English. Knowing Latin, or even just being familiar with it, is an improvement to the quality of life of any thinking person. Let The Latin Tamer be your guide.
“Why use any other Latin book now that The Latin Tamer is available? Along with the companion website, the book makes a subject that can be intimidating not only accessible but delightful. The use of examples related to Stoicism will grab students’ interest and keep it. I only wish this book had been around during the fifty years I’ve been teaching the subject. Anyone learning Latin needs a copy.”
—Jennifer Roberts, Distinguished Professor of Classical Languages and History, City College of New York
“A work of enormous value, and an invaluable resource. The volume will delight readers.”
—Richard A. LaFleur, Franklin Professor of Classics Emeritus, University of Georgia, and coauthor of Wheelock’s Latin
“Latin still has many devotees, and the authors of The Latin Tamer are skilled and ardent members of that happy family. Their lucid introductory text and website should help to recruit many more.”
—Robert Kaster, Kennedy Foundation Professor of Latin Language and Literature, Princeton University
“This expansive approach to deciphering Latin, generously peppered throughout with phrases from real authors, offers learners a pleasant path into the texts of a fascinating ancient era.”
—Shadi Bartsch, Helen A. Regenstein Distinguished Service Professor of Classics, The University of Chicago
ISBN: 9781567927917
Dimensions: 254mm x 177mm x 25mm
Weight: unknown
736 pages