Fragments And Specimens Of Early Latin: With Introductions And Notes (1874)

By John Wordsworth

Book Overview

Fragments And Specimens Of Early Latin: With Introductions And Notes (1874) is a book written by John Wordsworth that contains a collection of ancient Latin texts and fragments. The book is intended for scholars and students of Latin who are interested in studying the earliest forms of the language. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a particular period in the development of Latin. The first section covers the earliest period, from the prehistoric era to the third century BCE. The second section covers the period from the third century BCE to the first century CE, which is known as the Classical period. The third section covers the period from the first century CE to the fifth century CE, which is known as the Late Latin period.Each section includes a detailed introduction that provides historical and linguistic context for the texts and fragments included in that section. The introductions also provide information about the authors of the texts and the historical events that influenced their writing.The texts and fragments themselves are presented in their original Latin, with English translations provided in the footnotes. The book also includes extensive notes that explain difficult or obscure passages, provide additional historical context, and offer linguistic analysis.Overall, Fragments And Specimens Of Early Latin: With Introductions And Notes (1874) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the development of the Latin language and its early literary traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104056836
• ISBN13: 9781104056834
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 712 Pages
• Weight: 2.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"