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Summary: Beware
Review: A lot of immature and pretentious people write reviews on anything Latin. You know that the nation of America has a crises in education. You know that you're not an exception to this crises.
You move one hand towards this book and you are a beginner. Fine. Buy it. It is excellent and you don't need a magnifier to read it. Let me tell you something that I bumped into. I purchased a 40,000 plus API dictionary searching for a new system of phonetics for english which I am a native of. I was amazed that I knew every single word in this dictionary. 40,000 plus! You do too. You also know those 40,000 plus words. I promise you that you do, and I do know that the world is not impressed with your articulation and vocabulary.
No one beyond a beginner has 501 verbs. Beware of very YOUNG and pretentious
reviews concerning this book. They are victims of the dumb down. No fault of their own. They have usually finished "Wheelock" and speak with an "academic perception" on this. They graduated on a beginner level and do not know it.
You better know these 501 verbs! You had better know these 501 verbs by the end of that first "Wheelock" chapter and before you come off pretentious with deep regret later on in your life. Just keep humble. You're a "newbie" and "one who is struggling along" until you're hand never reaches for this book and you'd die of shame if anyone saw you with it.
You see the truth if you ever come across an API dictionary for those learning English. 40,000 plus words and yet the "graduate of Latin" is tolerated reaching out for "501 verbs."
Umph. Most absolutely buy this book. You're in a serious crises landing here. One thing that dumb down is known for is that it also has a parallel "self-esteem" social program operating in conjuntion with it. You can't keep this book. You'll die of shame. Learn it all and chuck it. Competence in Latin is at approximately 40,000 plus words. If you don't believe me-you just go forth out onto the web and purchase for yourself the Heinles' Newbury House Dictionary of American English! It represents minimum competence level for English. Not many "fancy" words exist in it.
Fix yourself. That is a must if you're intent is to present yourself as "educated." It is a repair job and not to be doubted. A clock does tick on the independents. You also landed here! I shall pray on your behalf that you did not tell people you could "read" or "speak" Latin.
Oh, it is a "Quick everybody, grab your copy and head for the closet, pull out your flashlights and secretly drill yourself on the 501 Verbs!"
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Summary: A very useful tool for any Latin student!
Review: Although it may not include all the verb forms this is a very useful tool indeed. It is very user friendly and is a must for translating from English into Latin, especially if you haven't been able to memorize all the forms and paradigms of the many conjugations within the Latin syntax. It has been extremely useful and would benefit anyone, especially the novice, who is interested in learning Latin.
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Summary: If you are into conjugation this is your book
Review: An effusion of conjugated verbs will help you in further conjugations, although some forms are not so cool. A verb locator is a feature that helps with reading. Its a good resource book for serious latin study.
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Summary: A Thorough Reference Tool for the Learner of Latin
Review: Barron's has always produced some good academic tools (they are best known for their standardized test aids), and this work is no exception. As the title read, there are 501 Latin verbs, fully conjugated in every tense. This, of course makes for a great reference tool for anyone who is studying Latin, or translating Latin, and is having a tough time trying to find (or learn) the correct conjugation of a verb. There is also a nice intro to this volume explaining certain things about Latin verbs, and this same introduction includes charts for English verb conjugations. The book is formatted like a dictionary, in alphabetical order, and each verb is listed with its conjugated form thoroughly described/demonstrated. 501 verbs may be limited but not too many students of Latin (who are perhaps simply trying to finish their languages in school) will use this many verbs, so in that sense 501 is enough. However, for the scholar of Latin, perhaps more might be needed. Nonetheless, the book serves it purpose well with the verbs that were included. There are several appendices in the back which include an Index of English-Latin verbs, verb form locator, and Latin verb index. Each of these give added aid to the student and user of this volume. Overall, this is a great volume, and has been a big help for me in my past studies of the Latin language.
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Summary: the compiler answers criticisms...
Review: Here are some answers to questions posed in customer reviews: - Why stop at 501? That's the cap on the series. Check the other languages. Besides, how many 1st conjugation verbs do you need to learn endings? The base changes, the endings are the same. The important weirdos are in there. -As for "doubtful scholarship", try reading the intro. The inclusion of unattested forms for the sake of a pattern is no great sin when the intended audience is students of the language, not pedants (i.e. classicists). (By the way, "and, moreover" is redundant. We call it English. Look into it.) Nevertheless, I'll see about square bracketing the unattested forms next edition. Thanks for the tip. -Another one whose knowledge of the language is so immense that s/he bought a book geared for tyros laments the lack of ALL verb forms. Well, the so called "future imperative" doesn't exist. It's nothing more than an archaic inflection. Consider your vast linguistic training, examine the testaments, and you'll see. Archaic forms (short of the Duenos Vase) are indexed. Advise me of lacunae for the next edition. Concerning future infinitives, I considered including this constructed form, but for 99% of the verbs, it would be unattested! (Gods forfend -- see above.) -The cover art is atrocious. I admit I suggested a signum. The other books of the series have flags. Any better suggestions? -The the mere fact that this book is intended for students in the early stages of learning in no way cheapens the product. Was the reviewer who wrote that a native speaker?!! We all start somewhere. How about some humility? -Finally, send suggestions and constructive criticisms to me directly for the next edition at: rprior@furman.edu. Pedantic posing is useless and therefore not welcome. -I gave this 4 stars because there's always room for improvement. Sock it to me!
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Summary: Excellent resource for the student of Latin
Review: I am presently studying Latin from Henle's series and from the TLI software. I find "501 Latin Verbs" to be an excellent resource in the study of the meaning and the conjugation of Latin verbs. I especially like the appendices which contain additional verbs and which point you to a similarly conjugated verb in the main text. And, on the lighter side, special thanks to Dr Prior for including the verb "pedo, pedere" (to break wind) in the appendix. If you have the verb for "belch", please send it to me! lol An excellent resource - five stars.
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Summary: A great book.....Shame about......................
Review: I like this book.There is only one fault I can mention: the absence of a translation for the model sentences for each verb.A translation would have been nice.I have spoken to several Latin Professors and they agree that the lack of a translation for the sample sentences for each verb is a shame.Other than that, they and I feel the book is well done.
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Summary: Wot?No translations?
Review: I liked the book but felt the omission of translations for the sample sentences for each verb is a pity.We're not all Classics Professors! :)
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Summary: What a life saver
Review: It seems I waited a long time for this book -- I was stuck with 201 Latin verbs for awhile and those extra 300 verbs really make a difference! For beginners it will be extremely helpful. I am entering my 9th year of Latin study and it is still very necessary and helpful for me. The binding is sturdy, the type is clear, the introduction is informative, but most of all, the verbs and their conjugations are presented thoroughly and clearly. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Vedi, Vechi, Vini?!?!
Review: Make no mistake, it's a primer, with exercises, vocab sections, grammer sections. Organized, yes, easy... it's another language. There's no easy way around the tenses, or the vocab sections, but this text does apply a systematic approach. Which lends itself well for home study. With a bit of work and dedication, yes you will be able to at read some Latin with a bit of confidence.
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