The Nature of Things

This celebrated poem by Titus Lucretius Carus is considered one of the greatest works of epic poetry. Covering a wide range of topics including science, philosophy, and religion, this poem is a must-read for anyone interested in the classics. This edition features an introduction by John Mason Good and a new translation of the original Latin.

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