The Confessions of St. Augustine: Selections from Books I-IX

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Summary: A Latin textbook and work of literature
Review: The Confessions Of St. Augustine: Books I-IX (Selections) is a Latin textbook and work of literature. It is not a formal instructional book, but rather a reader that presents the biographical writings of St. Augustine, which reflect his profound faith and insight into human motives, ideals, and man's need for God, in the original Latin. Although a glossary, an extensive introduction, and numerous translation footnotes aid the reader in understanding the Latin text, there is no English translation per se of Augustine's words - the advanced Latin student is left to contemplate them on his or her own. A core addition to college-level Latin students' reference shelves and reading lists.

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Summary: excellent for students of latin!
Review: These excerpts of the Confessions, as may not immediately be clear from the entry, stand as they were written--in Latin. It is an ideal book for practicing Latin. It contains a glossary in the back with all words used in the text. Also, it contains a fantastic introduction which seeks to equip the reader with all of the necessary syntactical developments that have occurred since the Classical period of Latin which Augustine utilizes.