Myth and Poetry in Lucretius by Monica R. Gale

Cambridge Classical Studies

Myth and Poetry in Lucretius

Monica R. Gale

276 pages hardcover

2 editions

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Lucretius' De Rerum Natura is a philosophical epic, devoted to the exposition of Epicurean philosophy. Since the system was materialistic, and highly critical of myth and poetry, Lucretius' use of mythological language and imagery is surprising. D...

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