De Rerum Natura is an epic poem by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius. In it, Lucretius explores the nature of the universe, arguing that its workings can be explained through natural laws rather than the will of the gods. This edition features a new translation by Hugh Andrew Munro, as well as extensive notes and critical analysis that provide key context for understanding Lucretius' work.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.