“Mother of Rome, delight of Gods and men, Dear Venus that beneath the gliding stars Makest to teem the many-voyaged main And fruitful lands- for all of living things Through thee alone are evermore conceived, Through thee are risen to visit the great sun- Before thee, Goddess, and thy coming on, Flee stormy wind and massy cloud away, For thee the daedal Earth bears scented flowers, For thee waters of the unvexed deep Smile, and the hollows of the serene sky Glow with diffused radiance for thee!”
Quote by Lucretius
Work
Delphi Complete Works of Lucretius (Illustrated)
The book features the renowned Roman philosopher Lucretius's works, including his major philosophical treatise, "On the Nature of Things," which explores atomic theory and the nature of the universe. The illustrated edition provides visual aids to accompany the text, offering readers a deeper understanding of Lucretius's ideas and the historical context in which they were developed. 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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