I've just skimmed through the available pages on Amazon of Peter (no relation) Jone's book and it certainly seems to be an excellent introduction to Latin epic poetry and knowing how much you enjoy poetry this is very good way to start. I’ve also seen Wilkinson’s Golden Latin Artistry recommended in previous threads - is that worthwhile getting at this stage? Anyway, my thanks for any advice people can offer up, including advice on reading Ovid - I can already see that the word order is absolutely wild. Here’s what I’ve found so far:įrom that lot, I thought I’d get hold of the Barchiesi (et al.) translation and commentary on the first two books as it seems to have Tarrant’s text facing page. That should keep me occupied for quite a while but I like to keep my eyes on the prize so I thought I’d canvass the worldly wise here on the Latin board about texts and commentaries.

As a Celt, I don’t think I could stomach Caesar, so I’ve bought “Reading Ovid: Stories from the Metamorphoses” by Peter Jones (no relation) as a way to get straight into a text with the stabilisers still firmly on. Now I’m feeling ready to start on something more meaty. Hello friends! After a disappointing encounter with Duolingo’s Latin course last year, I worked my way through Ørberg’s Familia Romana in the autumn, which I thoroughly enjoyed, especially for its romping soap opera of a plot.

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