Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro
T. Lucreti Cari De Rerum Natura Libri Sex is a foundational work of Latin literature, presenting the Epicurean philosophy in compelling verse. Written by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius in the 1st century BCE, 'De Rerum Natura' (On the Nature of Things) explores the physical world, the nature of the soul, and the pursuit of happiness through understanding the natural order. This edition, edited by Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro, offers readers access to Lucretius’s profound insights into the cosmos and human existence. The poem remains a cornerstone of classical education and a testament to the enduring power of philosophical inquiry and poetic expression.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
