Latin for the Illiterati

Book Details:

• Publisher: Routledge

• Author: Jon R. Stone

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780415777674

• Pages: 338

• Cover: Paperback

• Binding: Paperback

• Release Date: 26-03-2009

• Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0 x 0.7 inches

About The Book:

The Routledge Dictionary of Latin Quotations by Jon R. Stone is a comprehensive reference guide for anyone interested in the rich heritage of Latin expressions, phrases, and sayings. This updated second edition includes over 7,000 Latin words, expressions, and sayings, encompassing a variety of categories such as art, music, law, philosophy, theology, and medicine. It also includes contributions from classical writers such as Virgil, Ovid, Cicero, and more.

This practical and helpful dictionary is divided into three key categories:

• Verba: Common words and expressions

• Dicta: Famous phrases and familiar sayings

• Abbreviations: Key Latin abbreviations

The book has been expanded with more than fifteen hundred new entries and abbreviations, making it an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Latin. It is organized alphabetically and provides users with easy access to the most relevant and insightful Latin terminology and quotes from a wide range of disciplines.

With a brand new foreword by Richard LaFleur, this edition is a must-have for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Latin in both academic and everyday contexts.