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  • On the Nature of Things

  • Written by: Lucretius
  • Narrated by: Hugh Ross
  • Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
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Lucretius was born in 99 BC, and On the Nature of Things is his only surviving work. His aim was to free the Roman world from its two great terrors: the gods and death. Lucretius argues that the gods are not actively involved in life, so need not be appeased; and that death is the end of everything human - body and soul - and therefore should not be feared. But On the Nature of Things is also a poem of striking imagery, intimate natural observation and touching pathos. It is one of the most influential writings in Western thought.
Public Domain (P)2010 Naxos Audiobooks
Classics Poetry Ancient, Classical & Medieval Literature Greek Poetry
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Excellent

For someone who didn't have a microscope his theories are surprising. I will listen to this book again.

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