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Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases
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Author | Maia Lee-Chin |
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Genre | Nonfiction – History, Nonfiction – Reference |
Release Date | August 27, 2024 |
Publisher | Andrews McMeel |
Description
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.
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.
About the Author
M
aia Lee-Chin is a writer with a passion for the Iliad. Previously the Fenwick Scholar at the College of the Holy Cross, she talks about Achilles way too much.
Her upcoming debut nonfiction book, Et Cetera: An Illustrated Guide to Latin Phrases, illustrated by Marta Bertello, set for publication by Andrews McMeel in 2024, is sure to captivate readers with its stunning visuals and thought-provoking insights.
As a dedicated researcher, Maia’s interests in community engagement and urban education have allowed her to approach her writing with a unique perspective. Her love for Achilles is no secret; Prof. Mary Ebbott has said, “No one I know reads the Iliad like Maia.”
Originally from New York City, Maia now calls Boston home, where she studied Classical Languages and Education at Holy Cross in Worcester, MA.
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