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EX LIBRIS: Et Cetera
November 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Latin may be a “dead” language, but it’s all around us—in science, philosophy, religion, and literature. From “carpe diem” to the more obscure “alea iacta est,” classicist Maia Lee-Chin explains the fascinating origins of many Latin phrases still in use—as well as those that have been lost to the ages.
A beautiful object as well as a useful reference book, Et Cetera brings ancient knowledge and culture to life for readers of the 21st century. Each entry includes a direct translation, attribution, origin, and a striking, full-page illustration by Italian artist Marta Bertello.
Book sale and signing to follow.
