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Learning Latin as an Adult: A Beginner’s Guide from Classical Educators

Learning Latin as an Adult: A Beginner’s Guide from Classical Educators

Update: 2025-08-13
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Where should adults start with classical education? In this episode of Classical Et Cetera, we share our top book recommendations for anyone looking to begin their journey into the world of classical learning. Whether you're new to the classics or returning with fresh eyes, these books will help you understand what classical education is, why it matters, and how to dive in. From timeless works to essential guides, we explore where to start, what to read, and how to keep going. Join the conversation in this podcast episode—and check out our Latin programs right here! https://www.memoriapress.com/latin?utm_source=PodBean&utm_medium=CETC&utm_campaign=182


 


*What We're Reading* from This Episode: 


_Captains Courageous_—Rudyard Kipling (Paul)  


_The Master and Margarita_—Mikhail Bulgakov (Ian)


_The Gormenghast Trilogy_—Mervyn Peake (Ian)


_The Covenant of Water_—Abraham Verghese (Ian)


_Mythology_—Edith Hamilton (Martin)


_The Story of Themistocles_—Plutarch (Martin)


_Dominion_—Tom Holland (Martin)


_The Greeks and the Irrational_—E.R. Dodds (Martin)

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Learning Latin as an Adult: A Beginner’s Guide from Classical Educators

Learning Latin as an Adult: A Beginner’s Guide from Classical Educators

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