{"product_id":"the-nature-of-things-by-lucretius-9780140447965","title":"The Nature of Things","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew translation by Alicia Stallings, with an introduction by Richard Jenkyns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn the Nature of Things\u003c\/em\u003e by Lucretius is a poem that blends scientific inquiry and philosophical exploration with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour, Lucretius seeks to show humanity that there is nothing to fear in death, as the soul is mortal and the world operates under the mechanical laws of nature, rather than being governed by gods. Understanding this, he argues, allows individuals to live with peace of mind and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is grounded in the atomic theory of the Greek philosopher Epicurus and extends to an insightful examination of various subjects including sensation, sex, cosmology, meteorology, and geology. Each of these topics is enriched by the compelling poetry through which Lucretius illustrates them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46504748777708,"sku":"9780140447965","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27367423482237.jpg?v=1748653597","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/the-nature-of-things-by-lucretius-9780140447965","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}