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What did Greek speakers in the Roman empire do when they wanted to
learn Latin? They used Latin-learning materials containing
authentic, enjoyable vignettes about daily life in the ancient
world - shopping, banking, going to the baths, having fights, being
scolded, making excuses - very much like the dialogues in some of
today's foreign-language textbooks. These stories provide priceless
insight into daily life in the Roman empire, as well as into how
Latin was learned at that period, and they were all written by
Romans in Latin that was designed to be easy for beginners to
understand. Learners also used special beginners' versions of great
Latin authors including Virgil and Cicero, and dictionaries,
grammars, texts in Greek transliteration, etc. All these materials
are now available for the first time to today's students, in a book
designed to complement modern textbooks and enrich the
Latin-learning experience.
What did Greek speakers in the Roman empire do when they wanted to
learn Latin? They used Latin-learning materials containing
authentic, enjoyable vignettes about daily life in the ancient
world - shopping, banking, going to the baths, having fights, being
scolded, making excuses - very much like the dialogues in some of
today's foreign-language textbooks. These stories provide priceless
insight into daily life in the Roman empire, as well as into how
Latin was learned at that period, and they were all written by
Romans in Latin that was designed to be easy for beginners to
understand. Learners also used special beginners' versions of great
Latin authors including Virgil and Cicero, and dictionaries,
grammars, texts in Greek transliteration, etc. All these materials
are now available for the first time to today's students, in a book
designed to complement modern textbooks and enrich the
Latin-learning experience.
How did an Athenian citizen address his wife? - his children, his
slaves, and his dog? How did they address him? This book is the
first major application of linguistic theories of address to an
ancient language. It is based on a corpus of 11,891 vocatives from
twenty-five prose authors from Herodotus to Lucian, and on
comparative data from Aristophanes, Menander, and other sources;
the data are analysed using techniques and evidence from the field
of sociolinguistics to shed light on some long-standing problems in
Greek. A separate section discusses the theoretical problems which
arise from the attempt to reconstruct conversational Greek on the
basis of written texts and concludes that this enterprise is indeed
possible, provided that the right sources are selected. Analysis of
the Greek address system leads to a reconsideration of the meanings
of individual addresses and thus of the interpretation of specific
passages; it also challenges the validity of some alleged
sociolinguistic 'universals'. In particular, Eleanor Dickey
examines some of the idiosyncratic aspects of Socrates' language,
offering an exceptionally interesting and novel contribution to the
problem of the 'historical Socrates'. Highly original, lucid, and
jargon-free, this book offers many significant insights on both the
literature and language of ancient Greece.
Learn Latin from the Romans is the only introductory Latin textbook
to feature texts written by ancient Romans for Latin learners.
These texts, the 'colloquia', consist of dialogues and narratives
about daily life similar to those found in modern-language
textbooks today, introducing learners to Roman culture as well as
to Latin in an engaging, accessible, and enjoyable way. Students
and instructors will find everything they need in one complete
volume, including clear explanations of grammatical concepts and
how Latin works, both British and American orders for all noun and
adjective paradigms, 5,000 easy practice sentences, and over 150
longer passages (from the colloquia and a diverse range of other
sources including inscriptions, graffiti, and Christian texts as
well as Catullus, Cicero, and Virgil). Written by a leading Latin
linguist with decades of language teaching experience, this
textbook is suitable for introductory Latin courses worldwide.
What did Roman children do first when they arrived at school in the
morning? What excuse for missing school could be counted on to
stave off a whipping from the teacher? What did a Roman banker do
when someone came to borrow money? What did a Roman wife say when
her husband came home drunk? The answers to such questions can be
found not in mainstream ancient literature (whose writers had their
minds on higher things) but in language textbooks for ancient Latin
learners. These 'colloquia' offer an ancient introduction to Roman
culture, covering such areas as shopping, banking, bathing, dining,
arguing, and going to school; recently rediscovered, they are here
presented for the first time in a format aimed at readers with no
prior knowledge of Latin, Greek, or the ancient world. They come
complete with introductory material, extensive illustrations, and a
full explanation of their fascinating history.
What is colloquial Latin? What can we learn about it from Roman
literature, and how does an understanding of colloquial Latin
enhance our appreciation of literature? This book sets out to
answer such questions, beginning with examinations of how the term
'colloquial' has been used by linguists and by classicists (and how
its Latin equivalents were used by the Romans) and continuing with
exciting new research on colloquial language in a wide range of
Latin authors. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the
relevant area, and the material presented includes new editions of
several texts. The Introduction presents the first account in
English of developments in the study of colloquial Latin over the
last century, and throughout the book findings are presented in
clear, lucid, and jargon-free language, making a major scholarly
debate accessible to a broad range of students and non-specialists.
Why learn to write in a dead language? Because a really good
understanding of a language can only be attained by using it
actively. Unlike earlier textbooks aimed at schoolboys, this work
addresses modern adults who want to understand concepts fully as
they learn. Drawing on recent scholarship where appropriate and
assuming no prior background except some reading knowledge of
Greek, the course combines a structured review of paradigms and
vocabulary with clear and comprehensive explanations of the rules
of Greek syntax. Large numbers of exercises are provided, both with
and without key: a complete set of cumulative exercises and another
set of non-cumulative exercises for those who prefer to dip into
specific sections. The exercises include, as well as English
sentences and paragraphs for translation, Greek sentences and
passages for translation, analysis, and manipulation. A full
English-Greek vocabulary and list of principal parts are included.
The Colloquia are manuals written to help ancient Greeks and Romans
get around in each other's languages; they contain examples of how
to conduct activities like shopping, banking, visiting friends,
hosting parties, taking oaths, winning lawsuits, using the public
baths, having fights, making excuses and going to school. They thus
offer a unique glimpse of daily life in the early Roman Empire and
are an important resource for understanding ancient culture. They
have, however, been unjustly neglected because until now there were
no modern editions of the texts, no translations into any modern
language, and little understanding of what the Colloquia are and
where they come from. This book completes the task begun by Volume
1 of making the Colloquia accessible for the first time, presenting
a new edition, translation and commentary of the remaining
surviving texts. It is clearly written and will interest students,
non-specialists and professional scholars alike.
The Colloquia are manuals written to help ancient Greeks and Romans
get around in each other's languages; they contain examples of how
to conduct activities like shopping, banking, visiting friends,
hosting parties, taking oaths, winning lawsuits, using the public
baths, having fights, making excuses and going to school. They thus
offer a unique glimpse of daily life in the Early Roman Empire and
are an important resource for understanding ancient culture. They
have, however, been unjustly neglected because until now there has
not been any modern editions of the texts, no translations into any
modern language, and little understanding of what the Colloquia are
and where they come from. This book makes the Colloquia accessible
for the first time by combining a new edition, translation and
commentary with a ground-breaking, comprehensive study of their
origins. It is clearly written and will interest students,
non-specialists and professional scholars alike.
What is colloquial Latin? What can we learn about it from Roman
literature, and how does an understanding of colloquial Latin
enhance our appreciation of literature? This book sets out to
answer such questions, beginning with examinations of how the term
'colloquial' has been used by linguists and by classicists (and how
its Latin equivalents were used by the Romans) and continuing with
exciting new research on colloquial language in a wide range of
Latin authors. Each chapter is written by a leading expert in the
relevant area, and the material presented includes new editions of
several texts. The Introduction presents the first account in
English of developments in the study of colloquial Latin over the
last century, and throughout the book findings are presented in
clear, lucid, and jargon-free language, making a major scholarly
debate accessible to a broad range of students and non-specialists.
Why, when, and how did speakers of ancient Greek borrow words from
Latin? Which words did they borrow? Who used Latin loanwords, and
how? Who avoided them, and why? How many words were borrowed, and
what kind of word? How long did the loanwords survive? Until now,
attempts to answer such questions have been based on incomplete and
often misleading evidence, but this study offers the first
comprehensive collection of evidence from papyri, inscriptions, and
literature from the fifth century BC to the sixth century AD. That
collection – included in the book as a lexicon of Latin loanwords
– is examined using insights from linguistic work on modern
languages to provide new answers that often differ strikingly from
earlier ones. The analysis is accessibly presented, and the lexicon
offers a firm foundation for future work in this area.
Learn Latin from the Romans is the only introductory Latin textbook
to feature texts written by ancient Romans for Latin learners.
These texts, the 'colloquia', consist of dialogues and narratives
about daily life similar to those found in modern-language
textbooks today, introducing learners to Roman culture as well as
to Latin in an engaging, accessible, and enjoyable way. Students
and instructors will find everything they need in one complete
volume, including clear explanations of grammatical concepts and
how Latin works, both British and American orders for all noun and
adjective paradigms, 5,000 easy practice sentences, and over 150
longer passages (from the colloquia and a diverse range of other
sources including inscriptions, graffiti, and Christian texts as
well as Catullus, Cicero, and Virgil). Written by a leading Latin
linguist with decades of language teaching experience, this
textbook is suitable for introductory Latin courses worldwide.
Why learn to write in a dead language? Because a really good
understanding of a language can only be attained by using it
actively. Unlike earlier textbooks aimed at schoolboys, this work
addresses modern adults who want to understand concepts fully as
they learn. Drawing on recent scholarship where appropriate and
assuming no prior background except some reading knowledge of
Greek, the course combines a structured review of paradigms and
vocabulary with clear and comprehensive explanations of the rules
of Greek syntax. Large numbers of exercises are provided, both with
and without key: a complete set of cumulative exercises and another
set of non-cumulative exercises for those who prefer to dip into
specific sections. The exercises include, as well as English
sentences and paragraphs for translation, Greek sentences and
passages for translation, analysis, and manipulation. A full
English-Greek vocabulary and list of principal parts are included.
What did Roman children do first when they arrived at school in the
morning? What excuse for missing school could be counted on to
stave off a whipping from the teacher? What did a Roman banker do
when someone came to borrow money? What did a Roman wife say when
her husband came home drunk? The answers to such questions can be
found not in mainstream ancient literature (whose writers had their
minds on higher things) but in language textbooks for ancient Latin
learners. These 'colloquia' offer an ancient introduction to Roman
culture, covering such areas as shopping, banking, bathing, dining,
arguing, and going to school; recently rediscovered, they are here
presented for the first time in a format aimed at readers with no
prior knowledge of Latin, Greek, or the ancient world. They come
complete with introductory material, extensive illustrations, and a
full explanation of their fascinating history.
The Colloquia are manuals written to help ancient Greeks and Romans
get around in each other's languages; they contain examples of how
to conduct activities like shopping, banking, visiting friends,
hosting parties, taking oaths, winning lawsuits, using the public
baths, having fights, making excuses and going to school. They thus
offer a unique glimpse of daily life in the early Roman Empire and
are an important resource for understanding ancient culture. They
have, however, been unjustly neglected because until now there were
no modern editions of the texts, no translations into any modern
language, and little understanding of what the Colloquia are and
where they come from. This two-volume set makes the Colloquia
accessible for the first time by combining a new edition,
translation and commentary with a groundbreaking, comprehensive
study of their origins. It is clearly written and will interest
students, non-specialists and professional scholars alike.
How did Romans address their children, their parents, their slaves,
and their patrons? When one Roman called another 'dearest',
'master', 'brother', 'human being', 'executioner', or 'soft little
cheese', what did these terms really mean and why? This book brings
to bear on such questions a corpus of 15,441 addresses spanning
four centuries, drawn from literary prose, poetry, letters,
inscriptions, ostraca, and papyri and analysed during recent work
in sociolinguistics. The results offer new insights into Roman
culture and shed a fresh light on the interpretation of numerous
passages in literature. A glossary of the 500 most common addresses
and quick-reference tables explaining the rules of usage make this
book a valuable resource for Latin teachers and all active users of
the language, while the evidence for the investigations behind
these conclusions will fascinate scholars and laymen alike.
Original, jargon-free, and highly readable, this work will be
enjoyed even by those with no prior knowledge of Latin.
Ancient greek sholarship constitutes a precious resource for
classicists, but one that is underutilized because graduate
students and even mature scholars lack familiarity with its
conventions. The peculiarities of scholarly Greek and the lack of
translations or scholarly aids often discourages readers from
exploiting the large body of commentaries, scholia, lexica, and
grammatical treatises that have been preserved on papyrus and via
the manuscript tradition. Now, for the first time, there is an
introduction to such scholarship that will enable students and
scholars unfamiliar with this material to use it in their work.
Ancient Greek Scholarship includes detailed discussion of the
individual ancient authors on whose works scholia, commentaries, or
single-author lexica exist, together with explanations of the
probable sources of that scholarship and the ways it is now used,
as well as descriptions of extant grammatical works and general
lexica. These discussions, and the annotated bibliography of more
than 1200 works, also include evaluations of the different texts of
each work and of a variety of electronic resources.
This book not only introduces readers to ancient scholarship, but
also teaches them how to read it. Here readers will find a
detailed, step-by-step introduction to the language, a glossary of
over 1500 grammatical terms, and a set of more than 200 passages
for translation, each accompanied by commentary. The commentaries
offer enough help to enable undergraduates with as little as two
years of Greek to translate most passages with confidence; in
addition, readers are given aids to handling the ancient numerical
systems, understanding the references found in works ofancient
scholarship, and using an apparatus criticus (including an
extensive key to the abbreviations used in an apparatus). Half the
passages are accompanied by a key, so that the book is equally
suitable for those studying on their own and for classes with
graded homework.
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