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The Nature Of Things (Penguin Classics),Used
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The Acclaimed Translation Of The Classic Poem At The Heart Of Stephen Greenblatts The Swervea Plague . . . Tests Us In Unique Ways. . . . Only If You Can Face The Invisible Bullets All Around Us, And Still Keep Calm, Remain Rational, And Somehow Find It Possible To Take Pleasure In Life, Have You Learned The Lesson That [The Nature Of Things] Set Out To Teach. Stephen Greenblatt, The New Yorkerlucretius' Poem On The Nature Of Things Combines A Scientific And Philosophical Treatise With Some Of The Greatest Poetry Ever Written. With Intense Moral Fervour He Demonstrates To Humanity That In Death There Is Nothing To Fear Since The Soul Is Mortal, And The World And Everything In It Is Governed By The Mechanical Laws Of Nature And Not By Gods; And That By Believing This Men Can Live In Peace Of Mind And Happiness. He Bases This On The Atomic Theory Expounded By The Greek Philosopher Epicurus, And Continues With An Examination Of Sensation, Sex, Cosmology, Meteorology, And Geology, All Of These Subjects Made More Attractive By The Poetry With Which He Illustrates Them.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Nature of Things' about? A: 'The Nature of Things' is a poem by Lucretius that combines scientific and philosophical ideas, explaining topics like sensation, cosmology, and mortality while emphasizing that the soul is mortal and the world operates under natural laws rather than divine intervention.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Nature of Things'? A: The author of 'The Nature of Things' is Lucretius, an ancient Roman philosopher and poet known for his work on Epicurean philosophy.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is published as a First Edition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Nature of Things' have? A: 'The Nature of Things' contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Nature of Things' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Nature of Things' published? A: 'The Nature of Things' was published on July 26, 2007.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, 'The Nature of Things' is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'The Nature of Things' belong to? A: 'The Nature of Things' falls under the category of Ancient & Classical literature.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Nature of Things'? A: The poem explores themes such as the nature of the universe, the mortality of the soul, and the importance of understanding natural laws for achieving peace of mind.
- Q: Is there any additional content in this edition? A: Yes, Penguin Classics editions typically include introductions and notes by scholars or contemporary authors that provide context and enhance the reading experience.