Table of Contents

1. The nature of Latin culture; 2. The poverty of our ancestral speech; 3. The gender of Latin; 4. The life-cycle of dead languages; 5. The voices of Latin culture.

Promotional Information

A examination of stereotypical ideas about Latin and their effect on how Latin literature is read.

Reviews

'... fresh and stimulating look at the roles of Latin in European culture and imagination ...'. Journal of Roman Studies Latin Language and Latin Culture is a constructive and beneficial addition to our reading list. All Latin is either translated or thoroughly explained. The style is clear and unpretentious, making a pleasant read not only for literary specialists but also for those who have no use for current critical jargon. It gives both a friendly introduction to the complexities of the Latin language and an interesting overview of Latin studies. Classics Ireland II