Harrius Potter et Philosophi Lapis (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Latin edition)

This book is an excellent way to learn Latin for modern generations! I hope more modern classics will be translated into classical languages like this one was.

I use it to practice my latin.

Please ignore all comments I was required to check above - I don't know as I can't read this book - it's in Latin, a language which I, alas, didn't learn as a child.My daughter's Latin tutor recommended this book as a supplement to her regular Latin II classes. She was a Harry Potter fan (who wasn't) and was thrilled to see this, took pictures of it and immediately posted to her instagram and snapchats accounts. The plan is for her tutor to work with her on pages/chapters to increase her fluency and comfort level in Latin. That she's already read this book multiple times in English will make the process smoother. I'm so pleased the book is out there, and think it's going to be a great study tool for students of Latin. Thank you!

I'm thoroughly enjoying this wonderful Latin translation. Keep in mind, however, that just because this is a story for children, that doesn't mean that the Latin is easy. To understand this text you will need an advanced knowledge of Latin grammar. Just off the top of my head, here are some of the grammatical elements used in this book:-purpose clauses ("ut" clauses)-passive periphrastics-future passive participles-ablative absolutes-indirect statements (with perfect, present, and future infinitives)-lots of idioms (iter facere=to travel or journey, facere certiorem=to inform, etc)-deponent verbs-verbs in every tense, mood, voice, person, and numberIn short, you will need to have a good knowledge of Latin grammar. Or, view this book as a way to learn more grammar as you go.I would also recommend having access to a good online Latin dictionary as you read. I have been using William Whitaker's Words, and marking unknown words in the margins for my own learning.

For someone who doesn't read Latin, this translation of the 1st volume makes a great brain teaser. Now if I could just find the vol. 2 Latin translation for less than $100. Long-term project: learn Latin.

At age 68 I recently decided to renew my brief high-school acquaintence with Latin so picked up a copy of Wheelock's Latin (another superb book)and jumped right in. By Chapter 14 (out of 40), I wanted to tackle something a little more meaty and different than the Wheelock exercises, but certainly not the classics yet. Harrius Potter is currently filling that bill very well. The Latin is obviously not a perfect translation, but close enough that the English version is a good check when I need a hint. At my re-learning stage, it's dictionary-heavy work (Cassell's and/or Chambers Murray work fine) and it forces me to jump ahead for grammar items not yet covered in my normal progression...both good things. And, of course, it's a good story.

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This was great for my Latin teacher husband. He loved it!

Boa tradução, ótima para colocar em prática o LLPSI.

Copertina rigida davvero stupenda e la traduzione è fatta da Dio!!! Lo consiglio a chiunque si accosti allo studio del latino!

I am not fluent in Latin, I read only a few bits but the translation seems to do justice to Rowling’s magnificent writing. It is fun to read, a really nice edition, would require a level of around B2 in Latin to read comfortably but can be understood at lower levels if you have already read the book.

Good for improving Latin language.

Utmärkt för extensiv läsning.