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A gorgeously illustrated guide to memorable Latin phrases, including famous quotations on love, death, nature, politics, and more.
Latin may be a “dead” language, but it’s all around us—in science, philosophy, religion, and literature. From “carpe diem” to the more obscure “alea iacta est,” classicist Maia Lee-Chin examines the deeper meanings of many Latin phrases still in use—as well as those lost to the ages.
Illustrated in artist Marta Bertello’s haunting style, this unique compendium illuminates ancient Roman history and culture like never before.
From the Publisher
Each memorable Latin phrase is explained by classicist Maia Lee-Chin and beautifully illustrated by artist Marta Bertello.
Maia Lee-Chin’s masterful understanding of these ancient phrases and the context in which they came to be allows modern readers to connect to distant histories. The study of classics has historically been a predominately white, male, elitist discipline. However, Maia Lee Chin’s work and this book are part of a new push for social justice and equity within the field. The introductions of each theme include epigraphs from modern thinkers, mostly from women and African Americans, the two groups that have been underrepresented in the study of the Classics.
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing; Bilingual edition (August 27, 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 144 pages
ISBN-10 : 1524886343
ISBN-13 : 978-1524886349
Item Weight : 1.04 pounds
Dimensions : 6.4 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
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