The Scheme Of Epicurus: A Rendering Into English Verse Of The Unfinished Poem Of Lucretius Entitled, De Rerum Natura

by Lucretius

Book Overview

The Scheme Of Epicurus is a book that presents an English verse rendering of the unfinished poem of Lucretius, entitled De Rerum Natura. The author, Titus Lucretius Carus, was a Roman poet and philosopher who lived in the first century BC. The poem is a philosophical treatise on the nature of the universe, and it is written in the Epicurean tradition. The book is a translation of the original Latin text, and it includes an introduction that provides background information on Lucretius and his work. The translation is faithful to the original text, and it captures the beauty and complexity of Lucretius' poetry. The book is an important contribution to the study of ancient philosophy and literature, and it will be of interest to scholars and students of these fields.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: 1163622907
• ISBN13: 9781163622902
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"