Latin: Grammar

by Robert J. Henle and J. Henle, Robert

Book Overview

Henle Latin Grammar is designed for student use through all four years of Latin study: Part I introduces forms of nouns, adjectives, adverbs, numerals, pronouns, and verbs; Part II covers syntax.

Humanistic insight and linguistic training are the goals of the Henle Latin Series from Loyola Press, an integrated four-year Latin course. Time-tested and teacher endorsed, this comprehensive program is designed to lead the student...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0829401121
• ISBN13: 9780829401127
• Release Date: June 1980
• Publisher: Loyola Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Very Informative

This book is necessary if one is using the Henle Latin series, and must be purchased in addition to the First Year Latin Text. It is easy to use and understand.

A Systematic Study of the Fundamentals

This is an excellent essentials text. In other words, the Henle Latin Series from Loyola Press has put together a very comprehensive series and this is one of the better editions. This text covers the basics or fundamentals of the Latin language - i.e. the grammar. The text includes nouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs, pronouns, numerals, and how these are all ordered in certain sentence structure, etc. Moreover, detail on syntax is covered for each of the above things mentioned, as well as special cases or uses for each. All the clauses are covered, conjugations, declensions, rules for time, gender, etc. Prepositions are given special attention as well as methods of diagraming. Everything and anything anyone would need to know in order to gain a better understanding of the Latin language is within this books covers. Thus, this text is great for the beginner as well as the more learned student of the language. It also helps you sharpen your Latin grammar skill, if perhaps you might be a little rusty. This is definitely a great reference and study text for everyone.

Excellent supplement

I wouldn't use this book as the base textbook for learning Latin; it's not organized into lessons with vocabulary and exercises. I would highly recommend it as a supplement to whatever text you do choose to use, whether Balme, or Wheelock, or Ruck, or whatever else.The first third of the book is a summary of forms: noun declensions, verb conjugations, etc. The real strength is the last two-thirds of the book, where the author gives excellent coverage of the syntax. It's well organized, with lots of examples and clear explanations.My copy was printed in 1958, and from the sample sentences you can see that this work was probably designed for Catholic high schools; many examples have a "Caesar in Gaul" flavor. But the presentation of the grammar and syntax is clear, understandable and comprehensive. A definite help for beginners, and a good review for intermediate and advanced students.

One of the best basic Latin grammars around.

I am a doctoral student in Classics with an emphasis on Greek and Latin literature. This was the first Latin grammar I ever owned, and I still believe it is the best available for younger students and beginners in the language. The first half of the book concentrates on forms; grammatical paradigms are presented in logical order, with extraordinarily clear formatting and generously sized type. A surprising amount of information on exceptions is also present, relegated to footnotes where it will not confuse those who are still working to memorize regular forms. The section on verbs is particularly good, with the four conjugations presented in columns side-by-side to allow comparisons to be made. Irregular verbs like 'sum' and 'volo' get their own pages. The second half of the book deals with syntax. Major features of the language and all of the basic types of clauses are covered clearly and concisely, with the rules for each variety boiled down to perhaps three or four essential points. Each syntax entry contains at least one example, and most have several. I have found the examples to be good enough to use as simple prose composition assignments for classes working out of different books or series, too. Henle's Grammar is generally ignored by most Latin teachers at both the secondary and university levels nowadays, primarily because Henle's _textbooks_, which this grammar is designed to accompany, are outdated and need to be re-edited before they can really be used again. This Grammar, however, is definitely ready to go, and I highly recommend it. (I myself am now on my second copy, having destroyed my first one through overuse.)