Publisher's Synopsis
This text provides a comprehensive selection of Latin prose and verse suitable for use by students preparing for GCSE, Standard Grade and other examinations in Latin at this level. The selection incorporates the text of the Scottish Examination Board's Standard Grade Latin prescription.;The book is organized thematically, covering a wide range of authors and topics, including medieval as well as classical Latin. Themes covered include: circus and arena; love and devotion; master and slave; myth and legend; action and adventure; honour and glory; marvel and mystery; wit and humour; and attitudes and values.;The Latin text is supported by one or two passages in translation; by vocabulary lists, literal translations and grammatical explanations of difficult phrases; by comprehension/interpretation questions and points for discussion; by biographical notes on authors; and by basic notes on Latin metres.
