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Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 473.21
EAN num: 9780198610700
ISBN number: 019861070X
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Page Count: 496
Printing Date: July 28, 2005
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This is the very first edition of the Oxford Latin Desk Dictionary, offering essential coverage of Latin words and grammar, as well as extra information on Roman history and culture. It takes account of the latest research into Latin, and is designed specifically to fit the needs of today's student. It covers over 46,000 words and phrases, including additions from the writings of Plautus and Terence, and from the study of Silver Latin. Common irregular verb parts are given as headwords for greater clarity, and boxed notes provide help with language usage, and with difficult words and constructions.
There are detailed appendices on historical, mythological, and geographical names, as well as sections on money, weights and measures, dates, and times, poetic meter, and medieval Latin. With a timeline of important dates, and biographies on Roman writers, this edition is packed with interesting and essential information on Roman history and culture.
Also with pronunciation help and a guide to Latin grammar, this compact and affordable dictionary is a necessity for all students and adult-learners of Latin.
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I understand that a "desk dictionary" isn't going to have every word in the Latin language, but some of the omissions here seem particularly odd. Why are names of the gods omitted, for example? Maybe somebody would like to look up how Iuppiter is declined.
But the most bizarre omission that I've seen so far is the omission of the word "locus", meaning "location" (as well as a couple of other things, I think). It's in the English->Latin section, but not Latin->English, and it's a very elementary word. I can't really have much faith in a dictionary that omits such a word. I suspect, though, that its omission was just a fluke and maybe there aren't so many basic words missing, so I'd be hesitant to give it a particularly low score. Still, I think they could have done better.
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Wheelock's Latin (Wheelock's Latin)
This handy desktop reference is full of surprises. It is well arranged, as expected. Also expected was the Summary of Grammar since this is standard operating procedure for this type of reference. Unexpected was the quick reference section to historical, mythological, and geographical names, Latin Writers, key dates, later Latin (language) developments, and a few good maps. This is a must for the average Latin student and beyond for a quick, easy reference. Don't expect it to be a full lexicon. Remember, it's only a desk reference and fulfills that function with style and ease.
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You have to know Latin grammar to use this dictionary. Perfectly simple words like 'dans' and 'ejus' are not included -- you have to know what the roots are to look them up. A good introduction to grammar is included, but for those that do not want to take the time to brush up it would be MUCH more useful if all word forms were included with cross-reference to the roots.
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This dictionary is just fine for the beginning and intermediate student. For those of you who need references to ancient works look to The Unabridged Oxford or Lewis and Short (both of which are very expensive), or Cassell's (which is what I used in advanced unniversity-level Latin). The person who gave the dictionary one star obviously bought the wrong book. Latin students know that facto comes from the verb facio. Books of Latin phrases that appear in the modern world are all over the place, and should not be confused with a dictionary.
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I found this to be a really helpful dictionary. The size and price are perfect for the beginning to intermediate Latin student, and the "Latin to English" translations have been updated by the editors to conform to modern the understanding of words. It sure beats using older Latin dictionaries (such as Lewis' "Elementary Latin Dictionary," last updated in 1888 and still used in my undergraduate college) which requires you to translate the Latin word, and THEN translate the archaic Victorian words to something more contemporary.
This dictionary gets 4 stars instead of 5 only because the "English to Latin" part was not updated, and still reflects Latin scholarship from over 100 years ago. Granted, most people yesterday with the exception of unversity students will not be writing much original Latin prose, but it is nice to have some updating just for studying.
A word regarding the gentleman whom gave this dictionary 1 star -- the dictionary does not include phrases. However, the dictionary does have great extra features including a complete Latin Grammar, a list of Roman weights and measures, and some other neat sections relating to classic literature. Anyone who has even a rudimentary knowledge of Latin will have no troubles whatsoever with translating any basic Latin phrases they may encounter.
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