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What is the English translation of "De rerum natura"?

  • On the Nature of Things

  • The Nature of the Universe

  • The Essence of Reality

  • The Art of Living

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De rerum natura, which translates to On the Nature of Things, is a philosophical poem by Lucretius that presents the ideas of Epicureanism, a school of philosophy founded by Epicurus. The poem is written in hexameter verse and covers a wide range of topics, including cosmology, physics, and ethics. It is one of the most important works of Latin literature and has had a profound influence on Western thought.
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