De Rerum Natura, The Nature of Things. A Poetic Translation, Paperback/Lucretius

Presents a readable translation of a poem that is crucial to the history of ancient thought. This title offers an elaboration of Greek Epicurean physics and psychology. It argues that the soul is mortal, that pleasure is the object of life, and that humanity has free will, among other ideas. Publisher: University of California Press Author(s): Lucretius Translator: David R. Slavitt Number of pages: 320 Publication date: 2008 Dimensions: 146 x 210 x 21 Cover type: Paperback / softback