Titus Lucretius Carus

Broschiertes Buch

Selections From Lucretius

Being A Golden Treasury Of His Poem De Rerum Natura (1889)

Beschreibung

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Autor

Titus Lucretius Carus, a Roman poet and philosopher of the 1st century BC, is renowned for his epic poem De rerum natura (On the Nature of Things). This work explores Epicurean philosophy, focusing on atomism, the mind, and the natural world. Despite its influence, little is known about Lucretius's life, leaving his biography shrouded in mystery.Rediscovered in 1417 by Renaissance humanist Poggio Bracciolini, De rerum natura played a pivotal role in reviving atomistic thought. Its themes influenced Roman writers like Virgil and Horace, as well as later scientific and philosophical movements. The poem's rediscovery marked a turning point in the intellectual history of the Western world.Lucretius's challenge to superstition and emphasis on reason inspired Enlightenment thinkers and modern scientific perspectives. His poetic exploration of nature and existence remains deeply relevant today. Through his timeless work, Lucretius invites readers to reflect on the fundamental nature of reality.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 198g
• ISBN-13: 9781104464127
• ISBN-10: 1104464128
• Artikelnr.: 26468000