| Author |
Schottennius, Hermannus |
| Title |
Colloquia, sive Confabulationes tyronum literatorum
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| Original Publication |
Germany: Johann Petreius, 1556, pubdate 1566.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Aurēliānus Agricola. Complementary proofreading by AndreiosDiscipulus
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| 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.)
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| Language |
Latin |
| LoC Class |
PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
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| Subject |
Dialogues, Latin (Medieval and modern)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70713 |
| Release Date |
May 7, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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