Publisher's Synopsis
Prose Extracts, For Translation Into English And Latin: With General And Special Prefaces is a book written by John Edwin Nixon and published in 1899. The book is a collection of prose extracts that are meant to be translated into both English and Latin. The extracts cover a wide range of topics, including history, philosophy, and literature. The book is divided into two parts. The first part contains general prefaces that provide an overview of the book and its purpose. The prefaces also offer guidance on how to approach the translations and provide tips on how to improve one's translation skills. The second part of the book contains special prefaces that introduce each of the prose extracts. These prefaces provide background information on the author and the context in which the extract was written. They also offer insights into the themes and ideas that the extract explores. Prose Extracts, For Translation Into English And Latin is a valuable resource for students of Latin and English literature. It provides a diverse selection of prose extracts that can be used to improve translation skills and deepen understanding of the texts. The prefaces offer helpful guidance and context, making the book accessible to readers of all levels.Oratorical, Historical, Philosophical, Anecdotes, Letters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
