A Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges

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44653

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A Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges

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en

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A comprehensive Latin grammar for schools and colleges, this revised edition preserves George M. Lane's rigorous, evidence-based methodology while incorporating essential updates. Featuring typographical corrections, expanded examples from classical authors, and new sections on phonology and word formation, it serves as an authoritative resource for students and scholars seeking accuracy in Latin syntax and morphology.

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George M. Lane's *A Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges* stands as a monumental achievement in classical education, meticulously crafted over nearly thirty years of his tenure as a professor at Harvard University. The text is systematically organized into distinct parts covering sounds, word formation, and the inflection of nouns and verbs, alongside detailed sections on simple and complex sentences. Lane's pedagogical approach was distinguished by his rigorous refusal to accept established rules without thorough investigation. He compiled entirely new lists of verbs, admitting only forms actually found in the authors, and conducted immense research on specific syntactical points like the locative case. A core tenet of his method was that examples illustrating grammatical principles must be accurately quoted from classical authors rather than manufactured for the sake of the lesson. Following Lane's death in 1897, the work was completed and revised by Morris H. Morgan, who preserved Lane's original language and order while adding necessary sections and historical statements drawn from the best authorities. Professor Hanns Oertel later contributed a significant rewrite of the chapter on sound, emphasizing that phonology should play a subordinate role in school grammars and focusing instead on topics that assist in analyzing compounds and understanding word-formation. The revised edition further refined the text with extensive errata lists addressing typographical errors, ghosted sections from the first edition, and punctuation regularizations. Designed to serve as both a teaching tool and a scholarly reference, the book draws heavily from the best authorities to illustrate usage in Latin writers. It remains a valuable resource for students and advanced scholars alike, offering a scientific order of presentation that aids in the deep analysis of Latin structure and usage.

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• Classics
• Latin language -- Grammar