Res Gestae Simmii Pilosi Nasonis

A fun way to read Latin and also to get a taste of the best of Classical Studies, these ten original, charmingly illustrated Latin adventure stories about an enterprising dancing monkey, Pilosus Naso, introduce students to classic tales, with a twist.

His wayfaring adventures are reminiscent of classic story lines and cross a variety of genres and disciplines, from Homer's Odyssey to Petronius' "Cena Trimalchionis," from lyric poetry to epistles, from epigraphy to textual criticism, this monkey is an engaging teacher of Latin, and a whole lot more! This is a classroom-proven ancillary reader that keeps students excited about reading Latin and gets them engaged in the discipline of Classics.

A Teacher's Guide is available separately.

Student Text Features
Introduction
Illustrated Latin text by Thomas E. Hayes
Vocabulary and notes on facing pages
Three appendices: fragments; archaeology, epigraphy, and numismatics; textual criticism Complete vocabulary

Teacher's Guide Features
Literal translation of the full Latin text
Sample syllabi
Grammar and discussion questions