The Distichs Of Cato: A Famous Medieval Textbook (1922)

By Wayland Johnson Chase

Book Overview

The Distichs of Cato is a renowned medieval textbook that was originally written in Latin by Dionysius Cato, a Roman poet, in the 3rd or 4th century AD. The book consists of a collection of moral and practical maxims, presented in the form of distichs - two-line verses. The text was widely used in medieval schools as a primer for Latin grammar and as a guide to ethical behavior.In this 1922 edition of the book, Wayland Johnson Chase provides an English translation of the original Latin text, along with a detailed introduction and commentary. The introduction provides historical and literary context for the Distichs of Cato, discussing its origins, its popularity in medieval education, and its influence on later works of literature. The commentary offers insights into the meaning and significance of each distich, as well as explanations of difficult vocabulary and grammatical constructions.The Distichs of Cato is a fascinating glimpse into the medieval mindset, revealing the values and beliefs that were considered important for young people to learn. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the virtues of honesty, diligence, and frugality, the dangers of pride and envy, and the importance of respecting authority and living a virtuous life. The distichs are presented in a simple, straightforward style that makes them easy to understand and remember, and they continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars and students of Latin and medieval literature today.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: 1437161251
• ISBN13: 9781437161250
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"