Lucretius

On the Nature of the Universe (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199555147
author:: Lucretius
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2008
Pages:: 320
Dimensions:: 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres
Genre:: Poetry by individual poets
Condition:: New
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This is a new verse translation of Lucretius's only known work, a didactic poem written in six books of hexameters. The translation is particularly literal, making it a valuable resource for those studying the text from a scientific or philosophical perspective.

First published in 2009, this edition is part of the Oxford World's Classics series, which has made available a broad spectrum of literature from around the globe for over 100 years. Each volume features an accurate text, expert introductions, notes to clarify the text, and up-to-date bibliographies for further study.

Written in six books of hexameters, Lucretius's poem is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of the universe. This translation is a useful resource for anyone looking to understand the poem's themes and ideas.

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