Publisher's Synopsis
The Advanced Manual of Latin Prose Composition is a comprehensive guide to writing in Latin, written by Bingham Dixon Turner and first published in 1893. The book is designed for students who have already studied Latin grammar and vocabulary and are looking to improve their writing skills. The manual begins with an overview of the principles of Latin composition, including syntax, style, and vocabulary. It then proceeds to provide a series of exercises and examples, each focusing on a particular aspect of composition. These exercises range from simple sentence construction to complex narrative passages and cover a wide variety of topics, including history, mythology, and literature. Throughout the book, Turner emphasizes the importance of clarity, precision, and elegance in Latin writing. He provides numerous examples of well-written Latin prose and offers detailed explanations of the grammar and syntax used in each example. The book also includes a comprehensive glossary of Latin terms and a list of common idioms and phrases. Overall, the Advanced Manual of Latin Prose Composition is an essential resource for any student of Latin who wishes to improve their writing skills. It is a comprehensive and well-organized guide that provides both practical exercises and theoretical explanations of Latin composition.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.
