Marcus Terentius Varro
De Lingua Latina (On the Latin Language) is a work by Marcus Terentius Varro, the celebrated Roman scholar and writer of the first century BCE. This comprehensive treatise on the Latin language, of which only a portion survives, represents one of the most important and detailed analyses of Latin grammar, etymology, and usage from the classical period. Varro’s work explores the origins and development of Latin words, examining their historical roots and semantic evolution. He delves into the intricacies of Latin grammar, including morphology and syntax, and discusses the proper usage of the language in various contexts. De Lingua Latina provides invaluable insights into the linguistic landscape of ancient Rome and the intellectual pursuits of its scholars. This book remains a cornerstone for the study of Latin linguistics and Roman intellectual history, offering a rich resource for scholars and students interested in the classical world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
