Reading list for lingua Latina
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[edit] Tironibus
Suggested starting points for beginners.
- One of the smaller paperback dictionaries, such as the Collins Gem or the Bantam New College. Some Latin dictionaries have grammar review sections, but these are not useful to true beginners.
[edit] Dictionaries
The Bantam New College Latin & English Dictionary (The Bantam New College Dictionary Series)
- J. C. Traupman. (1995). Bantam Books. ISBN 0553573012
- Paperback. A favorite of high school students for decades. Compact size, low price and surprising coverage make this a great value. Contributed by Agricola
Cassell's Concise Latin and English Dictionary
- D. P. Simpson (Compiler). (1987). ISBN 0020133405
- Paperback.
Collins Gem Latin Dictionary: Second Edition
- (1996). Collins. ISBN 000470763X
- Turtleback. Half as thick as it is wide, it is a tiny brick of bidirectional Latinity. A traveling companion of at least one leading Nova Roman I know of. Contributed by Agricola
Oxford Latin Dictionary
- Oxford. (1983). ISBN 0198642245
- Hardcover. This dictionary is heavier than most housecats and as comprehensive as anyone could possibly need. Contributed by Agricola
Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary
- J. Morwood. (2005). Oxford. ISBN 019861070X
- Hardcover. Up-to-date and very affordable.
[edit] Grammars
New Latin Grammar
- C. E. Bennett. (1994). ISBN 0865162611
- Paperback. Venerable Bennet first published over 100 years ago. Also available (for free) in several formats from Project Gutenberg. Contributed by Agricola
Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar
- B. L. Gildersleeve, G. Lodge. (1997). ISBN 0865163537
- Paperback. Roughly as venerable as the Bennett grammar. Contributed by Agricola
[edit] Pronunciation
The Pronunciation of Greek and Latin
- Prof. Edgar H. Sturtevant. (1940). Chicago Ares Publishers Inc.. ISBN 0890050872
Vox Latina, A Guide to the Pronunciation of Classical Latin
- Prof. W. Sidney Allen. (1989). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0521379369
[edit] Other Reference
X-Treme Latin: All the Latin You Need to Know
- Henry Beard. (2004). ISBN 159240104X
- Hardcover. Humorous phrase book.
[edit] Textboks
Latin for People
- Alexander Humez and Nicholas D. Humez. (1978). ISBN 0316381497
- Paperback. A non-pompous introduction to Latin which introduces the major concepts of the language while maintaining a sense of humor.
[edit] Wheelock and friends
Wheelock's Latin (Paperback)
- Frederic M. Wheelock, Richard A. Lafleur. (2005). Collons. ISBN 0060783710
- 6th edition, revised.
Workbook for Wheelock's Latin (Paperback)
- Paul T. Comeau, Richard A. Lafleur. (2000). Collins. ISBN 0060956429
- 3rd edition, revised.
A Comprehensive Guide to Wheelock's Latin: Newly Revised for Wheelock's 6th Edition (Paperback)
- Dale A. Grote. (January 2001). Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers. ISBN 086516486X
- 6 Revised edition
Wheelock's Latin Reader, 2e: Selections from Latin Literature (The Wheelock's Latin Series) (Paperback)
- Richard A. Lafleur. (2001). Collins. ISBN 0060935065
- 2nd edition
Readings From Wheelock's Latin (Audio CD)
- Frederic M. Wheelock (Author), Mark Robert Miner (Narrator). (February 1, 2006). Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers. ISBN 0865166382
Vocabulary Cards and Grammatical Forms Summary for Wheelock's Latin (Paperback)
- Richard A. Lafleur, Brad Tillery. (October 2003). Bolchazy Carducci. ISBN 0865165572
Cumulative Chapter Vocabulary Lists for Wheelock's Latin: 6th Edition (Paperback)
- Richard A. Lafleur, Brad Tillery. (February 1, 2006). Bolchazy-Carducci. ISBN 086516620X
- Bilingual edition
38 Latin Stories Designed to Accompany Frederic M. Wheelock's Latin (Paperback)
- Anne H. Groton, James M. May. (December 1998). Bolchazy Carducci. ISBN 0865162891
- 5th edition
[edit] Textbooks suitable for children
Although adult beginners may benefit as well.
Latin for Beginners
- A. Wilkes, J. Shackell. (1992). Usborne Publishing Ltd. ISBN 0746016387
- Paperback. A slim and colorful book that puts spoken Latin on an equal footing with modern languages. Suitable for children. Contributed by Agricola
Minimus Pupil's Book: Starting out in Latin
- B. Bell, H. Forte. (1999). Cambridge Latin Texts. ISBN 0521659604
- Paperback
Minimus Teacher's Resource Book: Starting out in Latin
- B. Bell, H. Forte. (1999). Cambridge Latin Texts. ISBN 0521659612
- Paperback
How Many Animals?: Quot Animalia?
- Marie Carducci Bolchazy. (2002). Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.. ISBN 0865165408
- Paperback
What Color is it? Quo Colore est?
- Marie Carducci Bolchazy. (2003). Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.. ISBN 0865165394
- Paperback
What Will I Eat? Quid Edam?
- Marie Carducci Bolchazy. (2002). Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.. ISBN 0865165424
- Paperback
Who Loves Me? Quis me amat?
- Marie Carducci Bolchazy. (2003). Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc.. ISBN 0865165416
- Paperback
