Lucretius: Epicurean And Poet

By John Masson

Book Overview

""Lucretius: Epicurean and Poet"" is a literary biography of the ancient Roman poet and philosopher, Lucretius. Written by John Masson, it provides a comprehensive overview of Lucretius' life, works, and legacy. The book explores Lucretius' famous poem, ""De Rerum Natura"" (On the Nature of Things), which outlines the principles of Epicurean philosophy and promotes a materialistic view of the universe. Masson delves into the historical context of Lucretius' life, including his relationship with the Roman poet Catullus and his role in the intellectual and cultural climate of the first century BCE. He also examines the reception of Lucretius' work throughout history, from its rediscovery in the Renaissance to its influence on modern science and philosophy. Overall, ""Lucretius: Epicurean and Poet"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and ideas of one of the most important thinkers of ancient Rome.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163122491
• ISBN13: 9781163122495
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"