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On the Nature of Things (Watson translation)

On the Nature of Things (Watson translation)

Written by: Titus Lucretius Carus
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 Written in the first century B.C., On the Nature of Things (in Latin, De Rerum Natura) is a captivating poem in six books that seeks to convey Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. Through engaging digressions on the significance of philosophy in human life and a celebration of Epicurus, Lucretius crafts a profound treatise on atomic theory, the fallacies of religion, and various natural phenomena. With a perfect balance of philosophical insight and epic style, the poem dazzles with rich imagery and eloquent expression. (Summary by Leni)Copyright Family and Culture
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  • 019 - Book 6 pt 3 - About the temperature of waters About magnets and why metals are attracted to them Abo

    019 - Book 6 pt 3 - About the temperature of waters About magnets and why metals are attracted to them Abo
    Feb 13 2026
    Written in the first century B.C., On the Nature of Things (in Latin, De Rerum Natura) is a captivating poem in six books that seeks to convey Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. Through engaging digressions on the significance of philosophy in human life and a celebration of Epicurus, Lucretius crafts a profound treatise on atomic theory, the fallacies of religion, and various natural phenomena. With a perfect balance of philosophical insight and epic style, the poem dazzles with rich imagery and eloquent expression. (Summary by Leni)
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    38 mins
  • 018 - Book 6 pt 2 - Origin of water-spouts clouds rain rainbow earthquakes and other phenomena About the s

    018 - Book 6 pt 2 - Origin of water-spouts clouds rain rainbow earthquakes and other phenomena About the s
    Feb 13 2026
    Written in the first century B.C., On the Nature of Things (in Latin, De Rerum Natura) is a captivating poem in six books that seeks to convey Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. Through engaging digressions on the significance of philosophy in human life and a celebration of Epicurus, Lucretius crafts a profound treatise on atomic theory, the fallacies of religion, and various natural phenomena. With a perfect balance of philosophical insight and epic style, the poem dazzles with rich imagery and eloquent expression. (Summary by Leni)
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    32 mins
  • 017 - Book 6 pt 1 - Panegyric on Athens Meteoric appearances in the heaven Causes of shooting stars lightn

    017 - Book 6 pt 1 - Panegyric on Athens Meteoric appearances in the heaven Causes of shooting stars lightn
    Feb 13 2026
    Written in the first century B.C., On the Nature of Things (in Latin, De Rerum Natura) is a captivating poem in six books that seeks to convey Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience. Through engaging digressions on the significance of philosophy in human life and a celebration of Epicurus, Lucretius crafts a profound treatise on atomic theory, the fallacies of religion, and various natural phenomena. With a perfect balance of philosophical insight and epic style, the poem dazzles with rich imagery and eloquent expression. (Summary by Leni)
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    35 mins
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