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In his epic poem, the Roman philosopher and poet Lucretius argued (among many things) that everything in the universe is composed of tiny atoms moving about in an infinite void, rather than being the creation of deities as was common belief. |
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There are 3 critical essays on On the Nature of Things.
Critical Essays on On the Nature of Things
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 Critical Essay by Richard Minadeo
13,189 words, approx. 44 pages
 In the following excerpt, Minadeo attempts to explain the meaning of De rerum natura largely through study of its design and structure.
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Critical Essay by Anthony M. Esolen
8,440 words, approx. 28 pages
In the following excerpt, Esolen explains that Lucretius wrote the De rerum natura to fight superstition. He also examines Lucretius's influence on Vergil, Cicero, Horace, and other writers.
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