The Nature of Things

Explore the wonders of science and philosophy through the acclaimed new translation of a classic poem that combines both fields with the beauty of great poetry. The author, Lucretius, fervently demonstrates that death holds nothing to fear, as the soul is mortal and everything in the world is governed by nature's laws, not the gods. With a passionate examination of topics like sensation and cosmology, this book illustrates the atomic theory and inspires peaceful living. Discover this timeless masterpiece, backed by distinguished scholars, translated by award-winning translators, and published by Penguin Classics.