Latin Prose Composition: A Guide from GCSE to A Level and Beyond

This book helps students to write Latin using increasingly complex forms of expression. It provides guidance and practice exercises for the new sentences required at GCSE, as well as chapters of grammatical introduction and exercises for translation into Latin leading up to A Level and Pre-U. It also takes students into more advanced areas of composition and includes continuous passages from an early stage alongside stand-alone sentences. Leigh gives clear guidance on the characteristic features of Latin prose, such as word order and subordination, and lists of vocabulary and accidence provide reference and revision tools for students.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book is designed to assist students in developing their Latin writing skills, catering to various levels of proficiency. Part 1 provides guidance and practice exercises specifically tailored for the new sentences required at GCSE level, while Parts 2 and 3 delve into grammatical introduction and translation exercises, gradually building up to advanced levels suitable for A Level and Pre-U studies. Part 4 delves into more complex areas of composition, challenging students to express their ideas with greater precision and creativity.

Throughout the book, continuous passages are interspersed with stand-alone sentences, allowing students to gradually transition from simple to more complex sentence structures. Leigh offers clear and concise explanations of key grammatical concepts, such as word order and subordination, as well as introducing more advanced grammatical complexities. Additionally, the book includes comprehensive lists of vocabulary and accidence, serving as valuable reference and revision tools for students at all levels.

By working through this book, students will not only overcome the challenges of learning to write Latin but also gain a deeper appreciation of the language's rich literary heritage. Through the study of prose composition, students will learn how Latin authors employed the language to convey their unique styles and ideas, fostering a profound understanding and admiration for the beauty of Latin literature.

Weight: 382g
Dimension: 229 x 158 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350048034