J. C. McKeown est Professeur d'Études Classiques à l'Université du Wisconsin, Madison, et auteur d'Ovid's Amores. Son travail universitaire se concentre sur l'interprétation et l'analyse de textes classiques, mettant en lumière leur importance littéraire et culturelle pour les lecteurs. Par son écriture, McKeown vise à éclairer des thèmes intemporels et des approches artistiques présents dans les œuvres antiques. Son engagement méticuleux et informé envers ces textes offre aux lecteurs une compréhension plus profonde de la littérature classique.
Offers various exercises to help students master Latin morphology and vocabulary. This title includes exercises involving parsing, correcting mistakes, completing sentences, and provides the correct inflected word ending, distinguishing words within an unbroken series of letters, recognizing word forms, unscrambling anagrams, and more.
The book provides a comprehensive and engaging introduction to Latin, blending traditional grammar with a reading approach. It features well-structured chapters that cover grammar, paradigms, and readings, complemented by thoughtfully designed exercises. These activities not only reinforce linguistic concepts but also promote a deeper appreciation for the cultural aspects of the language, making it suitable for a one-year course.
Quoting hundreds of passages from Greek and Roman authors, this light-hearted book gives a vividly direct picture of the origins of modern medicine in the ancient world. Many of the attitudes and beliefs will seem bizarre and grotesque, while others are surprisingly similar to current thinking.