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Lucretius and the Transformation of Greek Wisdom
Contributor(s): Sedley, David N. (Author)
ISBN: 0521570328     ISBN-13: 9780521570329
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
OUR PRICE:   $90.24  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: October 1998
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Annotation: This book studies the structure and origins of De Rerum Natura (On the nature of things), the great first-century BC poem by Lucretius. By showing how he worked from the literary model set by the Greek poet Empedocles but under the philosophical inspiration of the Greek philosopher Epicurus, the book seeks to characterize Lucretius' unique poetic achivement. It is addressed to those interested both in Latin poetry and in ancient Greek and Roman philosophy.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
- Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
- Language Arts & Disciplines
Dewey: 187
LCCN: 97035277
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.25" W x 9.3" (1.06 lbs) 256 pages