Lucretius and the Transformation of Greek Wisdom Contributor(s): Sedley, David N. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521570328 ISBN-13: 9780521570329 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $90.24 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1998 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. |
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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 |