HyperBook/Catullus is an app that delivers an enjoyable experience to readers of real Latin. Its unique features cater to the needs of readers who want to enjoy real Latin with ease, making the process of reading a delight.
I recently tried HyperBook and was impressed with how it made the translation process easier for students. With all the tools necessary for efficient construction of meaning located in one place, students can easily turn the translation process into reading real Latin.
HyperBook has been upgraded to version 3.0 by John Thorburn of Baylor University. The new version features an HTML format, which allows users to view it offline through a web browser. Passage modules available in HyperBook format include the complete poems 1-116 of Catullus, the entire second book of Vergil's Aeneid, and Caesar's Bellum Gallicum VI.11-44.
There are dictionary listings linked to every word in the text and helpful commentary on grammatical, literary, and historical issues for many words. HyperBook also includes a number of useful references such as a timeline of the authors' lives, chapters on scansion and figures of speech, and paradigm charts for declensions and conjugations, which can be accessed easily at any time from drop-down menus.
To run HyperBook, you need at least 32 MB RAM, any processor that supports OS X, and 2-4 MB hard drive space per program. The Safari browser is recommended for the best experience. Overall, HyperBook is a valuable tool for anyone learning Latin, whether they are just beginning, or already have a solid foundation.
HyperBook has been upgraded to version 3.0 by John Thorburn of Baylor University. The new version features an HTML format, which allows users to view it offline through a web browser. Passage modules available in HyperBook format include the complete poems 1-116 of Catullus, the entire second book of Vergil's Aeneid, and Caesar's Bellum Gallicum VI.11-44.
There are dictionary listings linked to every word in the text and helpful commentary on grammatical, literary, and historical issues for many words. HyperBook also includes a number of useful references such as a timeline of the authors' lives, chapters on scansion and figures of speech, and paradigm charts for declensions and conjugations, which can be accessed easily at any time from drop-down menus.
To run HyperBook, you need at least 32 MB RAM, any processor that supports OS X, and 2-4 MB hard drive space per program. The Safari browser is recommended for the best experience. Overall, HyperBook is a valuable tool for anyone learning Latin, whether they are just beginning, or already have a solid foundation.
What's New
Version 3.0: N/A