Mons Spes, et novellæ aliæ

A modest yet intriguing volume brings together a selection of English tales rendered into Latin, offering listeners the chance to experience familiar narratives through the cadence of an ancient tongue. Among the stories is a translation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s eerie “The Sire de Malétroit’s Door,” a scene‑setting mystery that invites curiosity about a forbidden threshold and the secrets it may conceal.

The collection opens with a thoughtful essay on how Latin is taught, arguing that the language should be approached like any modern tongue—through lively reading rather than endless drills. It proposes using approachable, entertaining texts to spark pleasure and confidence, suggesting that a handful of well‑chosen stories can make the grammar feel less like a puzzle and more like a natural conversation. This perspective frames the entire book as both a language lesson and a literary adventure, inviting listeners to enjoy the stories while subtly sharpening their Latin skills.