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On the Nature of Things

Lucretius
8 minWisdom classic

The universe is atoms and void, the soul dies with the body, and death is nothing to fear. Lucretius's sublime poem that sets out to free humankind from superstition and dread.

Listen to the whole of On the Nature of Things in about 8 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.

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