“Rest, brother, rest. Have you done ill or well Rest, rest, There is no God, no gods who dwell Crowned with avenging righteousness on high Nor frowning ministers of their hate in hell.”
Quote by Lucretius
Work
Lucretius on Life and Death: In the Metre of Omar Khayyam
Lucretius on Life and Death: In the Metre of Omar Khayyam is a literary work that combines the philosophical musings of Lucretius with the poetic sensibilities of Omar Khayyam. The book presents a contemporary interpretation of Lucretius' original text, De Rerum Natura, which delves into the nature of the universe, the existence of the soul, and the concept of fate. The adaptation is crafted in the style of Khayyam's famous quatrains, offering readers a unique blend of ancient thought and Middle Eastern poetry. more
Author
Lucretius
Lucretius (99 BC - 55 BC) was a renowned Greek Roman poet, hailed as the peak of Greek Roman philosophical poetry. His work 'On the Nature of Things' presented the natural philosophical ideas of the Greek philosopher Democritus in poetic form, which had a profound impact on later generations. more
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