H. C. Nutting's exploration of the use and structure of conditional sentences in Cicero's prose provides a clear discussion of this key feature of Latin syntax.
SKU (ISBN): 978-1-60724-640-4
Publication Status: In Print
Publication Date: Sep 23,2009
Interior Color: Black
Trim Size: 6 x 9
Page Count: 36
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-60724-640-4
H. C. Nutting was a professor of Latin at the University of California known for his work in Greek poetry, Latin prose, and Latin pedagogy and composition. This essay explores Cicero's use of 'unreal conditionals' – that is, hypothetical sentences that express the 'If x were true, then y would be true' idea. Cicero's syntax has long been considered the gold standard for proper Latin prose, and this paper is an excellent supplement to a course on Latin prose composition. Anyone wishing to develop a more natural command of Latin prose will find this an illuminating paper.
