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Lincoln in Latin: An Experiment in Prose Composition
Smith, Warren S., Jr.
Classical Outlook, 53, 3, 25-26, Nov 75
Twelve university students of Latin were assigned the task of translating Lincoln's Gettysburg Address into Latin. Some of the difficulties are touched on, and two successful examples are quoted in full. The advantages of using such exercises in intermediate and advanced Latin classes are mentioned. (RM)
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