Selections From Lucretius: Being A Golden Treasury Of His Poem De Rerum Natura (1889)

By Lucretius

Book Overview

Selections From Lucretius: Being A Golden Treasury Of His Poem De Rerum Natura (1889) is a collection of selected works by the Roman poet and philosopher Titus Lucretius. The book contains excerpts from his epic poem, De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things), which explores the nature of the universe, the human condition, and the role of gods in human affairs. The selected passages offer readers a glimpse into Lucretius' philosophical and poetic genius, as well as his views on science, religion, and morality. The book is edited and introduced by the German-American philosopher and writer Paul Carus, who provides readers with valuable insights into Lucretius' life, works, and legacy. Overall, Selections From Lucretius is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient philosophy, literature, and science.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: 1165762757
• ISBN13: 9781165762750
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"