These twenty essays examine continuity and change in the language of Latin prose, from its emergence to the twelfth century AD. Issues debated include tradition

A examination of stereotypical ideas about Latin and their effect on how Latin literature is read.

This book investigates the role of the Latin language as a vehicle for science and learning from several angles. First, the question what was understood as ‘s

“A delightful mix of grammar and growth, words and wonder.” – The Washington Post An entertaining exploration of the richness and relevance of the Latin l

Collection of 13 essays delivered at a conference held at Columbia University in March 2012.