How often is De rerum natura translated as "On the Nature of the Universe"?
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The title "On the Nature of the Universe" is somewhat less often used. This is because it is a more literal translation of the original Latin title, "De rerum natura". The more common English translation, "On the Nature of Things", is a more poetic and metaphorical translation that better captures the essence of Lucretius's philosophical poem.
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