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A poem that demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in peace of mind and happiness.
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This ed. of this translation originally published: 1997.
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The best available guide to appreciating the literary art of this book expounding the implications of Epicurus' dictum that death does not matter. Completely revised,... Læs mere
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[captures] the relentless urgency of Lucretius' didacticism, his passionate conviction and proselytizing fervour.' -The Classical Review
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Lucretius lived ca. 99–ca. 55 BC, but the details of his career are unknown. In his didactic poem De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things) he expounds Epicurean philosophy so as to dispel fear of the gods and death, and promote spiritual tranquility.
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Presents a readable translation of a poem that is crucial to the history of ancient thought. This title offers an elaboration of Greek Epicurean... Læs mere
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Originally published in 1937, this book contains an English translation of Lucretius' De rerum natura by R. C. Trevelyan. The text is accompanied by critical notes and footnotes explaining certain Classical references.
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The epic poem that changed the course of human thought forever.