Latin Alive! Reader (Book 4)

Features:

• Reading selections by authors from the days of Cicero to Newton, varying in length and complexity as well as style and content
• Literary genres including poetry, science, philosophy, theology, biography, myth, and fable
• Grammatical notes and a variety of reading comprehension questions and writing prompts to further the study and discussion of the literature
• Segments including “About the Author” and “Culture Corner,” which tell students more about the authors, their times, and the events surrounding the readings
• A thorough review of the most common uses of grammar and syntax in Latin, as well as an appendix that lists all grammar paradigms
• Additional appendices on classical pronunciation, medieval spelling changes, and an overview of Latin poetry (including dactylic hexameter)
• Addendum readings that include passages from the AP Latin syllabus (Virgil and Caesar), useful for a pre–AP course