Et Cetera : An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases

A hauntingly illustrated guide to memorable Latin phrases, including famous quotations on love, death, nature, politics, and more. Latin may be a "dead" language, but it's all around us--in science, philosophy, religion, and at the root of English grammar. From "carpe diem" to the more obscure "alea iacta est," classicist Maia Lee-Chin explains the fascinating origins of many Latin phrases still in use--as well as those that have been lost to the ages. Each entry includes a direct translation, attribution, origin, and a striking, full-page illustration by Italian artist Marta Bertello. A beautiful object as well as a useful reference book, Et Cetera brings ancient knowledge and culture to life for readers of the 21st Century.

• | Author: Maia Lee-Chin
• | Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• | Publication Date: Aug 27, 2024
• | Number of Pages: NA pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1524886343
• | ISBN-13: 9781524886349