On the Nature of Things
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On the Nature of Things
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On the Nature of Things
Martin Ferguson Smith's work on Lucretius is both well known and highly regarded. However, his 1969 translation of De Rerum Natura --long out of print--is virtually unknown. Readers will share our excitement in the discovery of this accurate and fluent prose rendering. For this edition, Professor Smith provides a revised translation, new Introduction, headnotes and bibliography.
Martin Ferguson Smith's work on Lucretius is both well known and highly regarded. However, his 1969 translation of De Rerum Natura—long out of print—is virtually unknown. Readers will share our excitement in the discovery of this accurate and fluent prose rendering.
For this edition, Professor Smith provides a revised translation, new Introduction, headnotes and bibliography. Martin Ferguson Smith is Professor of Classics Emeritus, University of Durham, United Kingdom. Among his scholarly achievements are his revisions of the Rouse translation of De Rerum Natura for the Loeb Classical Library.
Series: Hackett Classics
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On the Nature of Things is frequently lauded for its profound exploration of Epicurean philosophy and the nature of the universe. Smith's translation is often highlighted for its accessibility, with annotations that offer invaluable supplementary information, enhancing the reader's understanding, as noted in reviews from sources like Practical Philosophy. It remains essential reading for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and poetry.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780872205871
Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2001
Country: United States
Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Translated by Martin Ferguson Smith
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 139.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 227g
Pages: 262
About the Author
Lucretius; Translated by Martin Ferguson Smith
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