De rerum natura
About this book
This is regarded as a seminal text of Epicurean science and philosophy. Epicurians discarded both the idea of immortality and the superstitious worship of wilful gods for a life of serene contentment in the available pleasures of nature. Lucretius (c100-c55BC), in elucidating this belief, steers the reader through an extraordinary breadth of subject matter, ranging from the indestructibility of atoms and the discovery of fire to the folly of romantic love and the phenomena of clouds and rainstorms.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 14924 readers · 311 pages · ≈ 5 h 46 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read De rerum natura?
About ≈ 5 h 46 m — 311 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is De rerum natura?
311 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is De rerum natura?
It sits on the Science, Philosophy, Poetry shelves.
Is De rerum natura in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in De rerum natura?
The main characters include Titus Lucretius Carus, Denys Lambin (1520 or 21-1572), Tannegui Lefebvre (1615-1672), Thomas Creech (1659-1700).
Who wrote De rerum natura?
Titus Lucretius Carus.
Where can I read De rerum natura online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library