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Colloquia,sive Confabulationes Tyronum Literatorum,
Hermannus Schottennius Hessus candido lectori.
Et Genere et moribus adolescenti ingenuo Gysberto Sterckenberg, Hermannus Schottenius Hessus S. P. D.
Difficile esse Latinum discere sermonem, et unde dicatur sermo Latinus.
De salutatione matutina.
De salutatione Pomeridiana.
De salutatione Vespertina.
De verbis dum cubitum itur.
De cubitu resurgendo.
De Ientaculo sumendo.
A spirited guide for budding scholars, this work presents a series of lively conversations that turn the study of Latin into a daily practice. Designed for the curious youth of the Renaissance, each exchange mimics the rhythms of real life, letting listeners hear the language in contexts that feel both familiar and entertaining. The dialogues are short enough to be absorbed in a single listening session, yet rich enough to reveal the nuances of grammar and rhetoric.
Covering everything from morning salutations and meals to the etiquette of invitations, study habits, and even moral reflections, the book offers a panoramic view of a student’s world. Topics such as handling absences, choosing teachers, and navigating seasonal festivals appear alongside practical advice on reading, writing letters, and avoiding deceit. By framing these lessons as friendly banter, the text invites listeners to absorb Latin naturally, making the ancient tongue accessible and enjoyable for modern ears.
Language
la
Duration
~11 hours (638K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Germany: Johann Petreius, 1556, pubdate 1566.
Credits
Aurēliānus Agricola. Complementary proofreading by AndreiosDiscipulus
Release date
2023-05-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A little-known 16th-century Latin poet and moral writer, remembered for compact works that blend humanist learning with practical advice. His surviving record is sparse, which makes his books feel like rare glimpses into the literary culture of their time.
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