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Writing Passions: A Catullus Reader
Student Edition The passion and immediacy of Catullus' lyrics can for readers obscure the complexity of his poems, moods and subjects. Informed by the latest in Catullan scholarship, Ronnie Ancona gives Catullus' poems their due. Writing A Catullus Reader presents the forty-two poems that are required reading for the 2005 AP Latin Literature Exam. The format includes line-by-line notes and vocabulary and a variety of enhancements, making it easily accessible to both teachers and students. A separate teacher's guide is also available. Special Features... Ancona's pedagogical expertise and scholarly work on Catullus have produced an outstanding text that introduction to Catullus' life, historical/social and literary background, and the Catullan corpus Latin text of 42 poems excerpted from Catullus, ed/ D. F. S. Thomson (Univ. Toronto 1997). Includes Catullus 1-5, 7, 8, 10-14a. 22. 30, 31, 35, 36, 40, 43-46, 49-51, 60, 64 (lines 50-253), 65, 68-70, 72, 76, 77, 84-87, 96, 101, 109, 116 bibliography a short, thought-provoking introduction to each poem line-by-line notes and vocabulary on same page as Latin text meters; metricals terms/tropes or figures of thought/rhetorical figures or figures of speech Latin text of poems without notes or vocabulary complete vocabulary Also Catullus Expanded Edition - ISBN 086516603X
Catullus : a Legamus Transitional Reader - ISBN 086516634X For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology , Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar . We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books. Some of the areas we publish in Selections From The Aeneid
Latin Grammar & Pronunciation
Greek Grammar & Pronunciation
Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin
Classical author Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero
Vocabulary Cards For AP Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace
Greek Mythology
Greek Lexicon
Slovak Culture And History
Catullus : a Legamus Transitional Reader - ISBN 086516634X For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology , Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar . We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books. Some of the areas we publish in Selections From The Aeneid
Latin Grammar & Pronunciation
Greek Grammar & Pronunciation
Texts Supporting Wheelock's Latin
Classical author Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, Cicero
Vocabulary Cards For AP Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, Horace
Greek Mythology
Greek Lexicon
Slovak Culture And History
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First published May 1, 2004
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June 6, 2019
Literally the worst Catullus textbook I have ever been forced to use, and I have learned from and taught with a lot of them.
To begin with, this textbook lacks many of the poet’s compositions, despite being as long as other textbooks containing his complete corpus. Ancona asks you to buy another volume, if you want the “dirty” ones, but even that supplement is short and shitty.
The formatting of the poems frequently impedes their reading. Vocabulary provided is often unhelpful, even when multiple definitions are provided. Notes on grammar are incredibly unclear, sometimes incoherent or misleading— multiple students were far more confused AFTER consulting the footnotes than they had been before. I could go on, but... it’s an awful textbook to learn from, and it’s incredibly frustrating to teach from (requiring you to supplement and repair). Plus, there are typos everywhere, including the cover— it just feels sloppy!
I can’t tell if the Picasso on the cover is ironic (given the painter’s notorious misogyny and abuse) or simply obtuse.
Just use a different textbook because you’re going to have to use another textbook to supplement this mess anyways. I genuinely pity and feel for the next batch of students who’ll be forced to use this text.
To begin with, this textbook lacks many of the poet’s compositions, despite being as long as other textbooks containing his complete corpus. Ancona asks you to buy another volume, if you want the “dirty” ones, but even that supplement is short and shitty.
The formatting of the poems frequently impedes their reading. Vocabulary provided is often unhelpful, even when multiple definitions are provided. Notes on grammar are incredibly unclear, sometimes incoherent or misleading— multiple students were far more confused AFTER consulting the footnotes than they had been before. I could go on, but... it’s an awful textbook to learn from, and it’s incredibly frustrating to teach from (requiring you to supplement and repair). Plus, there are typos everywhere, including the cover— it just feels sloppy!
I can’t tell if the Picasso on the cover is ironic (given the painter’s notorious misogyny and abuse) or simply obtuse.
Just use a different textbook because you’re going to have to use another textbook to supplement this mess anyways. I genuinely pity and feel for the next batch of students who’ll be forced to use this text.
January 20, 2018
A good book with facing vocabulary and notes; no translations, but still a good stepping stone to the Student's Catullus
January 3, 2022
I am a sucker for every translation of Catullus, the man was a chaotic bastard and I love him. This book however isn't complete which sucks but I did pick this up at a thrift store for a dollar so can't really complain.
January 26, 2009
Odi et amo. But mainly odi.
February 1, 2010
Oh Catullus, you are ridiculous. Miserable Catullus, you write such beautiful, hilarious poetry. I particularly liked 64. Of course "annales Volusi, cacata carta" is pretty funny. :)
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