Lucretius, Epicurean and Poet. [With] Complementary Vol

This volume includes the complete works of the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius, translated into English by John Masson. Lucretius is known for his epic poem 'On the Nature of Things', which espouses the philosophy of Epicureanism and argues against superstitious beliefs and fears of death. The complementary volume provides additional context and commentary for the works.
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