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The Nature of ThingsThe acclaimed translation of the classic poem at the heart of Stephen Greenblatt's The Swerve "A plague . . . tests us in unique ways. . . . Only if you can face the invisible bullets all around us, and still keep calm, remain rational, and somehow find it possible to take pleasure in life, have you learned the lesson that The Nature of Things] set out to teach." Stephen Greenblatt, The New Yorker Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a
The acclaimed translation of the classic poem at the heart of Stephen Greenblatt's The Swerve "A plague . . . tests us in unique ways. . . . Only if you can face the invisible bullets all around us, and still keep calm, remain rational, and somehow find it possible to take pleasure in life, have you learned the lesson that The Nature of Things] set out to teach." --Stephen Greenblatt, The New Yorker Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour he demonstrates to humanity that in death there is nothing to fear since the soul is mortal, and the world and everything in it is governed by the mechanical laws of nature and not by gods; and that by believing this men can live in peace of mind and happiness. He bases this on the atomic theory expounded by the Greek philosopher Epicurus, and continues with an examination of sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology, all of these subjects made more attractive by the poetry with which he illustrates them. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group
Published: 01/01/2008
ISBN: 9780140447965
Pages: 265
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.90d
Review Citations: Books & Culture 03/01/2009 pg. 5
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★★★★★ 4
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Format: Hardcover
Thought I bought a hardcover, maybe the definition has changed. Still in good shape though so whatever it works.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
★★★★★ 3
Book’s price is perfect for thrifty people like me.
Format: Hardcover
The book was delivered on time. The price is okay too.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2019
★★★★★ 4
Decent book
Format: Paperback
Decent book for background knowledge
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Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Tells it like it is
Format: Paperback
Tells it like it is. The book is very clear about the purpose of law school and those interested in applying should read it to have a clearer understanding of what you'll get out of the experience. Light read.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2016
★★★★★ 5
A must read
Format: Kindle
This is the way Lawyers read the "inside of the Monopoly box". Any layman will benefit from the teachings of this extremely entertaining legal scholar.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
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