Description: This book delves into the fascinating world of classical education, specifically focusing on the best methods for teaching Latin and Greek. The author, a scholar of his time, traces the history of language instruction back to the Romans and the prominent figures who shaped classical pedagogy throughout the ages, including Erasmus, Cardinal Wolsey, and John Locke. The book provides a rich historical account, outlining the various methods employed to teach these languages, including dictation, literal interlinear translation, and double translation. Through an exploration of diverse pedagogical approaches, the author reveals the enduring debate surrounding the optimal way to impart these languages, a debate that continues to resonate within educational circles today. The author's analysis highlights the importance of engaging students in the learning process, making the study of classics less tedious and more enjoyable through the use of engaging texts and methods. The book also touches upon the critical role grammar plays in language acquisition, advocating for its gradual and age-appropriate introduction. Ultimately, this book presents a compelling case for the enduring value of classical education, emphasizing the benefits of mastering these ancient languages and offering valuable insights into the enduring legacy of classical pedagogy. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
Price: 25.45 USD
Location: New York NY
End Time: 2024-11-28T08:54:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Type: textbook
Book Title: Works of P. Virgilius Maro : Including the Aeneid, Bucolics and Georgics, with the Original Text Reduced to the Natural Order of Construction; and an Interlinear Translation (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 534 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Item Height: 1.1 in
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Poetry, History
Item Weight: 25 oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: Virgil Virgil
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
