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Lucretius and the Didactic Epic

About Lucretius and the Didactic Epic

The "De Rerum Natura" of Lucretius is at first sight something of an oddity: a scientific treatise and at the same time a poem of great power and intensity. This book seeks to resolve the apparent contradiction by locating Lucretius' poem in the context of the ancient tradition of didactic epic.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781853995576
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 80
  • Published:
  • December 27, 2001
  • Dimensions:
  • 217x189x6 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 114 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: July 18, 2024

Description of Lucretius and the Didactic Epic

The "De Rerum Natura" of Lucretius is at first sight something of an oddity: a scientific treatise and at the same time a poem of great power and intensity. This book seeks to resolve the apparent contradiction by locating Lucretius' poem in the context of the ancient tradition of didactic epic.

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