Lucretius is a book written by Charles M. Bakewell that provides a comprehensive overview of the life, work, and philosophy of the ancient Roman poet and philosopher, Lucretius. Bakewell delves into the historical context of Lucretius' time, exploring the political and social climate of Rome during the first century BCE. He also examines Lucretius' most famous work, De Rerum Natura (On the Nature of Things), which is a poem that explores the nature...