Reading list for lingua Latina
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Tironibus
Suggested starting points for beginners.
- One of the smaller paperback dictionaries, such as the Collins Gem or the Bantam New College. Some Latin dictionaries have grammar review sections, but these are not useful to true beginners.
Dictionaries
The Bantam New College Latin & English Dictionary (The Bantam New College Dictionary Series)
Paperback. A favorite of high school students for decades. Compact size, low price and surprising coverage make this a great value. Contributed by Agricola
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Cassell's Latin Dictionary: Latin-English, English-Latin
Cassell's Concise Latin and English Dictionary
Collins Latin Concise Dictionary
Collins Gem Latin Dictionary: Second Edition
Turtleback. Half as thick as it is wide, it is a tiny brick of bidirectional Latinity. A traveling companion of at least one leading Nova Roman I know of. Contributed by Agricola
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Oxford Latin Dictionary
Hardcover. This dictionary is heavier than most housecats and as comprehensive as anyone could possibly need. Contributed by Agricola
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary
Hardcover. Up-to-date and very affordable.
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Grammars
New Latin Grammar
Paperback. Venerable Bennet first published over 100 years ago. Also available (for free) in several formats from Project Gutenberg. Contributed by Agricola
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Gildersleeve's Latin Grammar
Paperback. Roughly as venerable as the Bennett grammar. Contributed by Agricola
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Other Reference
Latin for All Occasions
Hardcover. Humorous phrase book.
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Latin for Even More Occasions
Hardcover. Humorous phrase book.
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Textboks
Latin for People
Paperback. A non-pompous introduction to Latin which introduces the major concepts of the language while maintaining a sense of humor.
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Textbooks suitable for children
Although adult beginners may benefit as well.
Latin for Beginners
Paperback. A slim and colorful book that puts spoken Latin on an equal footing with modern languages. Suitable for children. Contributed by Agricola
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Minimus Pupil's Book: Starting out in Latin
Paperback
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
Minimus Teacher's Resource Book: Starting out in Latin
Paperback
Buy from Amazon: Canada UK USA
