alt Hacker NewsIt's notable if he learned Greek and Latin from books. Being classical languages, it sounds that way.
Most people who learn three languages as a kid are surrounded by other speakers, not books.
It's notable if he learned Greek and Latin from books. Being classical languages, it sounds that way.
Most people who learn three languages as a kid are surrounded by other speakers, not books.
His father who oversaw his education and possibly both parents, and Bentham that played a role in his education as well, would have known either Greek, or Latin or both as they were considered essential to a rounded education at the time.