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Oxford Readings In Lucretius (Oxford Readings In Classical Studies)
Monica R. . Ed(S): Gale
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Description for Oxford Readings In Lucretius (Oxford Readings In Classical Studies)
paperback. A collection of important scholarly articles on the Roman poet Lucretius, whose philosophical epic, the De Rerum Natura or On the Nature of the Universe (c.55 BC), seeks to convince its readers of the validity of the rationalist theories of Epicurus. An Introduction contextualizes the essays, and all Greek and Latin is translated. Editor(s): Gale, Monica R. Series: Oxford Readings in Classical Studies. Num Pages: 456 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 2ADL; DSBB; DSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 24. Weight in Grams: 564.
This book gathers together some of the most important and influential scholarly articles of the last sixty to seventy years (three of which are translated into English here for the first time) on the Roman poet Lucretius. Lucretius' philosophical epic, the De Rerum Natura or On the Nature of the Universe (c.55 BC), seeks to convince its reader of the validity of the rationalist theories of the Hellenistic thinker Epicurus. The articles collected in this volume explore Lucretius' poetic and argumentative technique from a variety of perspectives, and also consider the poem in relation to its philosophical and literary milieux, ... Read more
This book gathers together some of the most important and influential scholarly articles of the last sixty to seventy years (three of which are translated into English here for the first time) on the Roman poet Lucretius. Lucretius' philosophical epic, the De Rerum Natura or On the Nature of the Universe (c.55 BC), seeks to convince its reader of the validity of the rationalist theories of the Hellenistic thinker Epicurus. The articles collected in this volume explore Lucretius' poetic and argumentative technique from a variety of perspectives, and also consider the poem in relation to its philosophical and literary milieux, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Oxford University Press, U.S.A. United Kingdom
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
Series
Oxford Readings in Classical Studies
Number of Pages
456
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780199260355
SKU
V9780199260355
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About Monica R. . Ed(S): Gale
Monica R. Gale is Senior Lecturer in Classics at Trinity College, Dublin.
Reviews for Oxford Readings In Lucretius (Oxford Readings In Classical Studies)
All the papers here are good... and some are outstanding
Gordon Campbell, The Classical Review
a great success and will be a trusty companion to the DRN for both novices and more experienced scholars.
Katharina Volk, Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Gordon Campbell, The Classical Review
a great success and will be a trusty companion to the DRN for both novices and more experienced scholars.
Katharina Volk, Bryn Mawr Classical Review