Myth and Poetry in Lucretius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521036801)

Lucretius' De Rerum Natura is a philosophical epic, devoted to the exposition of Epicurean philosophy. Since the system was materialistic, and highly critical of myth and poetry, Lucretius' use of mythological language and imagery is surprising. Dr. Gale considers the poem against the background of earlier and contemporary views of myth, and suggests that Lucretius was well aware of the tension between his two roles as poet and philosopher, and attempted to resolve it by developing a bold and innovative theory of myth and poetry.

Author: Monica R. Gale
ISBN-10: 0521036801
ISBN-13: 9780521036801
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 05/21/2007
Pages: 276
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.62d