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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 physics and psychology. It argues that the soul is mortal, that pleasure is the object of life, and that humanity has free will, among other ideas.

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"[A] fresh, musical rendering." Bookforum

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Translator's foreword the nature of things Book I Book II Book III Book IV Book V Book VI

De Rerum Natura The Nature of Things

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    A Paperback / softback by Lucretius, David R. Slavitt

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      Publisher: University of California Press
      Publication Date: 06/08/2008
      ISBN13: 9780520255937, 978-0520255937
      ISBN10: 0520255933
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents a readable translation of a poem that is crucial to the history of ancient thought. This title offers an elaboration of Greek Epicurean physics and psychology. It argues that the soul is mortal, that pleasure is the object of life, and that humanity has free will, among other ideas.

      Trade Review
      "[A] fresh, musical rendering." Bookforum

      Table of Contents
      Translator's foreword the nature of things Book I Book II Book III Book IV Book V Book VI

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