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-R. Mark Jones, Bethel, Alaska When Frederic M. Wheelock’s Latin first appeared in 1956, the reviews extolled its thoroughness, organization, and conciseness; one reviewer predicted that the book “might well become the standard text” for introducing students to elementary Latin. Now, nearly six decades later, that prediction has certainly proved accurate. This new edition of Wheelock’s Latin, has all the features, many of them improved and expanded that have made it the bestselling single-volume beginning Latin textbook : 40 chapters with grammatical explanations and readings drawn from the works of Rome's major prose and verse writers;

Self-tutorial exercises, each with an answer key, for independent study;

An extensive English-Latin/Latin-English vocabulary section;

section; A rich selection of original Latin readings—unlike other textbooks, which contain primarily made-up Latin texts ;

; Etymological aids, maps, and dozens of images illustrating aspects of the classical culture and mythology presented in the chapter readings . Also included are expanded notes on the literary passages, comments on vocabulary, and translation tips; new comprehension and discussion questions; and new authentic classical Latin readings, including Roman grafitti in every chapter. MORE Praise for Wheelock's Latin: One of the new features of the 7th ed. is the introduction of Pompeian graffiti (Scripta in Parietibus in each chapter) which provide accessible texts with opportunities for discussion of Pompeian society, handwriting, spelling and other linguistic features. This is a considerable enhancement and along with the section Latina Est Gaudium – et Utilis, introduced by L. in the 5th ed, makes the book more lively and engaging. READ MORE. –Alan Beale This website is a happy union of the ancient world, a classic 20th century textbook, and new millennium technology. Based on Professor Wheelock's original text, the revised edition provides clear grammatical explanations, readings based on ancient authors, and engaging art. READ MORE. –Carolyn Wilson



Generations of students have learned Latin successfully from Wheelock’s venerable text. LaFleur preserves the best features of the original book, while adapting it to 21st-century demands.–Professor Anne H. Groton, St. Olaf College I started with Wheelock’s Latin, 6th Ed., in college as my first classroom text. I found the chapters to be well paced, dense but not onerous, and generally proceeded in a sequence that made sense and built on the obvious relationships to previous material. READ MORE. –Josh Roberts, Westminster Christian Academy, Watkinsville, GA “High-schoolers respond enthusiastically to the authentic texts in Wheelock, and the book's thoroughness, clarity, and rigor ensure they are well prepared to read extended passages of real Latin.” –Paul Chenier, Harvard-Westlake School “For those long familiar with [Wheelock’s Latin], the new edition shows the continuing vitality of a venerable pedagogical classic.” –Professor William Hyland, St. Norbert College The new edition makes a world of difference.–Professor Robert A. Kaster, Princeton University The sentences for translation have been tremendously improved; . . . expansion of grammatical explanations and advice about how to study Latin [appear in] almost all the chapters. –Professor Cecil Wooten, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in the Classical Journal Generations of students have learned Latin successfully from Wheelock’s venerable text. LaFleur preserves the best features of the original book, while adapting it to meet twenty-first-century demands.”–Professor Anne H. Groton, St. Olaf College Over the years, the various editions, first prepared by Wheelock himself and then by his able successor, the eminent classicist Richard LaFleur, have preserved the genius of Wheelock's vision.... For those long familiar with [Wheelock's Latin,] the new edition shows the continuing vitality of a venerable pedagogical classic. –Professor William Hyland, St. Norbert College, in The Northeast Conference on Foreign Languages Review (reprinted with permission) An excellent choice for the college classroom.... In the marketplace of introductory Latin texts Wheelock in the 6th edition remains the best. –Professors R. Scott Smith and Stephen Trzaskoma, University of New Hampshire, in Bryn Mawr Classical Review The new cover art is attractive, the three maps are useful, and the numerous black-and-white illustrations are well-chosen from a wide range of ancient and later European art. –Professor Betty Rose Nagle, Indiana University, in The Classical Outlook If you're nostalgic for the Latin you once had and lost, or if you'd like to attempt a self-taught course, Wheelock's Latin is your most likely route to success. Don't miss the sweet Foreword, written by Wheelock's filiae amantissimae. –Eleanor Edmondson, in Bas Bleu More Reviews of Wheelock's Latin About the author