Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Catalog notes

Description

University of Michigan, 1953. Pamphlet, 17 pp ; staple bound ; 22 cm. Black and white illustrations.

Condition & notes

In acceptable condition. Blue paper covers with black lettering on front. Moderate fading, dampstaining and soiling to covers. Binding tight (staple bound). Interior pages lightly aged, but otherwise unmarked. [From the first page] This is a reprint of the opening pages of the experimental materials in the teaching of Latin prepared at the University of Michigan Latin Workshop. Includes exercises adapted from Eugene A. Nida's "Morphology." Introduces fundamental linguistic concepts through comparisons of Latin, English, and other languages, including sound systems, morphology, syntax, and semantic variation. Illustrated examples include Chinese verbs, German and Latin polysemy, and morphological analysis using Aztec vocabulary.