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Title: Colloquia, sive Confabulationes tyronum literatorum
Original Publication: Germany: Johann Petreius, 1556, pubdate 1566.
Credits: Aurēliānus Agricola. Complementary proofreading by AndreiosDiscipulus
Summary: "Colloquia, sive Confabulationes tyronum literatorum" by Hermannus Schottennius is a collection of dialogues written in the 16th century. This work serves as a linguistic guide for students of the Latin language, presenting conversational exchanges on various topics that range from daily greetings to discussions about academic life. Through engaging dialogues, the text aims to teach and reinforce proper usage of Latin, making it appealing for learners and educators alike. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the context of its creation, highlighting the evolution of Latin from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Schottennius expresses his admiration for earlier works, especially those of Erasmus, and positions his own dialogues as a means of aiding young learners in mastering the intricacies of Latin. It includes a conversation between two characters, Albertus and Antonius, discussing the challenges of learning the Latin language, which sets the tone for the educational aspects of the dialogues that follow. These exchanges not only offer insights into Latin linguistic practices but also reflect the cultural and social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Schottennius, Hermannus
EBook No.: 70713
Published: May 7, 2023
Downloads: 155
Language: Latin
Subject: Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Colloquia, sive Confabulationes tyronum literatorum
Original Publication: Germany: Johann Petreius, 1556, pubdate 1566.
Credits: Aurēliānus Agricola. Complementary proofreading by AndreiosDiscipulus
Summary: "Colloquia, sive Confabulationes tyronum literatorum" by Hermannus Schottennius is a collection of dialogues written in the 16th century. This work serves as a linguistic guide for students of the Latin language, presenting conversational exchanges on various topics that range from daily greetings to discussions about academic life. Through engaging dialogues, the text aims to teach and reinforce proper usage of Latin, making it appealing for learners and educators alike. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the context of its creation, highlighting the evolution of Latin from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Schottennius expresses his admiration for earlier works, especially those of Erasmus, and positions his own dialogues as a means of aiding young learners in mastering the intricacies of Latin. It includes a conversation between two characters, Albertus and Antonius, discussing the challenges of learning the Latin language, which sets the tone for the educational aspects of the dialogues that follow. These exchanges not only offer insights into Latin linguistic practices but also reflect the cultural and social dynamics of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Schottennius, Hermannus
EBook No.: 70713
Published: May 7, 2023
Downloads: 155
Language: Latin
Subject: Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern)
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.