Selections From Lucretius

<p><i>Selections From Lucretius</i> subtitled <i>Being a Golden Treasury of His Poem 'de Rerum Natura'</i> offers a curated collection of excerpts from Lucretius's seminal work. Compiled by Alfred John Church this selection provides an accessible entry point into the profound and influential poem that explores Epicurean philosophy physics and the nature of the universe.</p> <p>Lucretius's 'De Rerum Natura' is a cornerstone of classical literature and this volume captures the essence of his poetic and philosophical insights. Readers will find themselves immersed in a world of atomism the rejection of superstition and the pursuit of tranquility through understanding the natural world. This edition preserves the enduring appeal of Lucretius's work making it a valuable addition to any collection of classical literature.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>