The dictionary for Virgo Ardens contains all the Latin words used in the novella. If you would like a preview of the novella, you can read the preface of the story here. You can review more detailed information about the novella here. In addition, I also created a sortable index of words so that readers or teachers could see which new words were introduced in which chapters. You can download a copy here. Unlike the Index Verborum, which is a list of all the word forms in the novella, the dictionary for Virgo Ardens provides the full dictionary entry for the word. In addition to providing the dictionary entry and…
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Cerberus Canis Monstruosus: A Latin Novella
In Cerberus Canis Monstruosus, Cerberus wants to be a dog. He wants to catch balls, and he wants people to pet and love him just like they love dogs. He has one big problem though… well, four big problems. Unlike a normal dog, he has three heads and the tail of a snake. People think he’s a monster! People don’t want to throw balls to a monster or pet a monster or love a monster. People fear monsters. People want to kill monsters. Still, Cerberus is determined to find a home where he can be accepted for who he is. Surely, he can find someone who wants to throw a…
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Dictionary for Cerberus Canis Monstruosus
The dictionary for Cerberus Canis Monstruosus contains all the Latin words used in the novella. If you would like a preview of the novella, you can read the first chapter of the story here. You can review more detailed information about the novella here. Unlike the Index Verborum, which is a list of all the word forms in the novella, the dictionary for Cerberus Canis Monstruosus provides the full dictionary entry for the word. In addition to providing the dictionary entry and definition, the frequency in which the word generally appears in Latin literature is provided. The Dickinson Core Vocabulary and Essential Latin Vocabulary were used in creating the frequency…
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Sample for Cerberus Canis Monstruosus
Cerberus Canis Monstruosus is a Latin novella published by Bombax Press. This sample for Cerberus Canis Monstruosus contains the entire first chapter, including the artwork. The novella is about 5,200 words long and contains 159 unique words. Of those 159 unique words, 14 are proper nouns, 12 are glossed, and 20 are clear cognates, like animāl and dēfendere. With proper names, glossed words, and clear cognates removed, students need a working vocabulary of 113 words to read this novella. The complete dictionary, though not the Index Verborum, is available here. More detailed information beyond the first chapter of the novella is available here.
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The Mostellaria: An Adapted Latin Play
In the Mostellaria: An Adapted Latin Play, Afer should be caring for his master’s son, Bucco. Instead of helping to raise an honorable young man, Afer is drinking wine, eating extravagant dinners, and letting his young charge rack up a ridiculous amount of debt to purchase and free his girlfriend Flora. Afer’s not exactly a role model of childcare, but he’s pretty happy all the same. That is, until his master Priscus returns after three years in Egypt. Afer will dole out as many outlandish tricks as it takes to preserve the life he has, to keep Bucco happy (and the wine and food coming), and to avoid Priscsus’ anger. …
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Mostellaria Sample
The Mostellaria is an adapted Latin play published by Bombax Press. This Mostellaria sample contains the complete first scene of the first act. The novella is about 9,000 words long and contains 237 unique words. Of those 237 unique words, some are clear cognates, proper nouns, or glosses. A student needs a working vocabulary of 171 words to read this novella. The complete dictionary, though not the Index Verborum, is available here. More detailed information about the play beyond the first scene is available here. If you would like to read about the process I used in adapting Plautus’ Mostellaria, you can read about that here.
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Dictionary for the Mostellaria
The dictionary for the Mostellaria contains all the Latin words used in the novella. If you would like a preview of the play, you can read the first scene of Act I here. You can review more detailed information about the play here. Unlike the Index Verborum, which is a list of all the word forms in the novella, the dictionary for the Mostellaria provides the full dictionary entry for the word. In addition to providing the dictionary entry and definition, the frequency in which the word generally appears in Latin literature is provided. The Dickinson Core Vocabulary and Essential Latin Vocabulary were used in creating the frequency rating.
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Pegasus et Bellerophon: A Latin Novella
In Pegasus et Bellerophon: A Latin Novella, Pegasus feels freest when he’s soaring through the sky, but he also feels terribly lonely. He’s desperate for a friend. Then Minerva unexpectedly shows up and says, “A man is coming, and he is bringing a bridle. If you help him, you will have true friendship.” Pegasus, however, is offended! He’s not some horse who wears a bridle! And yet he wants a friend. What is he willing to sacrifice for friendship? More importantly, what does it mean to have—and be—a true friend?
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Sample for Pegasus et Bellerophon
Pegasus et Bellerophon is a Latin novella published by Bombax Press. This sample for Pegasus et Bellerophon contains the complete first chapter of the novella, including artwork. The novella is about 4,200 words long and contains 139 unique words. Of those 139 unique words, some are clear cognates, proper nouns, or glosses. A student needs a working vocabulary of 105 words to read this novella. The complete dictionary, though not the Index Verborum, is available here. More detailed information about the novella beyond the first chapter is available here.
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Dictionary for Pegasus et Bellerophon
The dictionary for Pegasus et Bellerophon contains all the Latin words used in the novella. If you would like a preview of the novella, you can read the first chapter of the story here. You can review more detailed information about the novella here. Unlike the Index Verborum, which is a list of all the word forms in the novella, the dictionary for Pegasus et Bellerophon provides the full dictionary entry for the word. In addition to providing the dictionary entry and definition, the frequency in which the word generally appears in Latin literature is provided. The Dickinson Core Vocabulary and Essential Latin Vocabulary were used in creating the frequency…
