Publisher's Synopsis
The First and Second Books of Lucretius is a book written by John Trelawny in 1879. It is a translation and interpretation of the first two books of De Rerum Natura, a philosophical poem by the ancient Roman poet Lucretius. The poem explores the nature of the universe, the existence of gods, and the role of humanity in the world. Trelawny's translation seeks to capture the poetic beauty and philosophical depth of Lucretius' work while making it accessible to modern readers. The book includes an introduction that provides historical and literary context for the poem, as well as notes and annotations to help readers understand the text. Overall, The First and Second Books of Lucretius is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
