A Lesson in Latin by Lewis Carroll
The story revolves around a young girl who learns Latin from her tutor. She initially struggles with the language but eventually becomes proficient and begins to see the world in a new light. The narrative explores themes of education, perception, and the power of language.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1869 · Genre: Poetry, Didactic Literature, Romanticism · 251 words
First lines
/ Our Latin books, in motley row, / Invite us to our task -- / Gay Horace, stately Cicero: / Yet there's one verb, when once we know, / No higher skill we ask: / This ranks all other lore above -- / We've learned "_Amare_' means '_to love_'!"
/ So, hour by hour, from flower to flower, / We sip the sweets of Life: / Till, all too soon, the clouds arise, / And flaming cheeks and flashing eyes / Proclaim the dawn of strife: / With half a smile and half a sigh, / "_Amare! Bitter One! _" we cry.
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A Lesson in Latin is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1869 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1869 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Didactic Literature, Romanticism, Humor, Philosophical
- Length: 251 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, employing rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Didactic Literature — The text aims to teach a lesson about love through the lens of Latin, blending education with moral insight.
- Romanticism — Themes of love, beauty, and the bittersweet nature of relationships are central to the work.
- Humor — The playful use of language and light-hearted approach to serious themes adds a humorous element.
Tags
Educational · Humorous · Satirical · Nonsensical · Playful · Wordplay · Language · Latin · Classroom · School · Teacher · Student