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On the Nature of Things
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Education & Learning, Words, Language & Grammar
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Publisher's Summary
This famous work by Lucretius is a masterpiece of didactic poetry, and it still stands today as the finest exposition of Epicurean philosophy ever written. The poem was produced in the middle of first century B.C., a period that was to witness a flowering of Latin literature unequaled for beauty and intellectual power in subsequent ages. The Latin title, De Rerum Natura, translates literally to On the Nature of Things and is meant to impress the reader with the breadth and depth of Epicurean philosophy.
The poem's scope, even by modern standards, is staggering. Lucretius peers into the secrets of nature with a kind of innocent curiosity and offers a "scientific" explanation for all sorts of phenomena: stars and planets, oceans and rivers, plant life, reproductive activities, the soul and immortality, and the nature of the gods, among others. According to Lucretius, mankind can be freed from the stifling structures of religion and superstition by studying the works of the Greek philosopher Epicurus. All it takes is the strength of character to look at the natural world in an uncompromisingly level and unemotional way, to observe and live in the world according to precepts laid down by the great Epicurus in the fourth century B.C. That being so, according to Lucretius, it will be possible for man to lay aside superstition and fear and to become as godlike as he can.
Even though humanity was driven by hungers and passions it little understood at the time, Lucretius' bold poem sought to embolden men with the self-confidence to get along in the world without recourse to myths and gods. In order to free themselves, men would have to adopt a personal code of self-responsibility that consisted of living and speaking personal truths founded on the work of Epicurus. On the Nature of Things is about the universe and how men should live in it.
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- Lawrence
- 11-23-08
A Masterpiece
As someone who is not fluent in Latin, I have always wished for a way to better understand the Roman way of thinking. I have been put off in the past from De Rerum Natura because the translation that is in the public domain and is all over the internet, by W.E. Leonard, is virtually unreadable to anyone not initiated into the details of Latin poetry. In contrast, the translation used here is eminently understandable by almost anyone.
But more brilliant even than the translation is the narration by Mr. Griffin. Lucretius himself would be smiling if he could hear what Mr. Griffin has done with his work. I dare say this production opens the ideas of Epicurus to a whole new generation that otherwise might never have taken the time to get to know this work of art. I have heard it said that the Romans intended their works to be read aloud rather than read silently. I do not know if that is true, but this audiobook should be exhibit one for anyone who wants to argue in support of that point. The tone, the inflection, the pacing... all combine to make a complicated subject come alive, as if Lucretius himself were patiently explaining his position to a listening pupil.
The ideas of Lucretius and Epicurus merit careful reexamination in the modern world. The fair-minded listener will easily separate Lucretius' errors of fact, which stemmed from the limited state of science, from his far more important method of thinking and approach to philosophy, which need no revision.
If Lucretius and Epicurus ever get the monumental credit they deserve for their contributions to philosophy, it will be in no small part to this production by Mr. Griffin. To any new student of Lucretius I would heartily recommend this oral presentation over ANY written translation.
Simply outstanding. I cannot recommend it highly enough. I have several other audiobooks by this narrator and they are all excellent, but of those I have heard clearly this is his masterwork.
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- Erez
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I didn't like the structure of the audiobook
I don't have much to add about the poem itself, which is truly marvelous; the translation here is the one by Rolfe Humphries, and it is indeed extremely good. However, there's another aspect of the audiobook which I didn't care for. In addition to the poem itself, the audiobook contains two short essays: a biographical sketch of Lucretius by William Young Sellar, and an overview of Epicureanism by William Wallace. I actually found the essays an interesting addition, but for some reason they are not include before or after the text, but interspersed with it. I normally like to read or listen to introductions after the text itself, and I found that the arrangement here broke the flow of the text. If you're like me, the following layout might be useful:
0h0m to 0h15m: Lucretius biography, part 1
0h15m to 1h29m: Book I of the poem
1h29m to 1h45m: Lucretius biography, part 2
1h45m to 3h04m: Book II
3h04m to 3h20m: Epicureanism, part 1
3h20m to 4h32m: Book III
4h32m to 4h46m: Epicureanism, part 2
4h46m to 6h13m: Book IV
6h13m to 7h54m: Book V
7h54m to 9h12m: Book VI
As for the narrator: I've bought quite a few of Charlton Griffin's audiobooks, and there's no denying he's an excellent narrator. He's not my personal favorite, because I find his booming voice a little too, well, booming. I sometimes felt like it was an irate Roman god reading the poem, and not an atheistic poet. Not a real problem, of course, just my personal taste.
In short: an excellent poem, beautifully translated, expertly read. I only wish the extra parts were concentrated in one place, either at the beginning or the end.
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- Roberto Ruiz
- 03-25-13
Lucretius becomes immortal!
Where does On the Nature of Things rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Definitely one of the best.
Who was your favorite character and why?
If it were a character, I would say the poetry itself
What does Charlton Griffin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
If there were gods, and humans went to battle against them, win or lose, the story ought to be told by Charlton Griffin.
Lucretius' De Rerum Natura is a marvel of poetry and philosophy, but you have to already know your classical poetry and philosophy to really savor every drop. But with Charlton Griffin, even those unfamiliar with the materialism, empiricism, hedonism and atheism of epicureanism, will be inspired to seriously ponder these ideas and read further on.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I had read this book before, but this audio version sent chills down my spine!
Any additional comments?
Do yourself and your loved ones a favor, and listen to this audiobook as you sit in front of a nice chimney fire.
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- Cressida
- 12-30-12
A must "read" Great Translation and Narration
What made the experience of listening to On the Nature of Things the most enjoyable?
First of all, this translation is based on Rolfe Humphries, in case you wish to read along or follow the audio with the book. It is very readable and clear.
What does Charlton Griffin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Griffin is a great narrator; he makes it very easy to follow, especially if you do not have a copy of the book with you.
Any additional comments?
There's nothing to report that has not been stated by previous reviewers. This is a great production of a very important classic.
10 people found this helpful
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- Austin
- 03-17-08
Beautiful translation, masterful narration.
For novelty, beauty and insight into a great Roman mind, this is a worthy purchase. Charlton Griffin is awesome, especially for Roman literature. His bold and assertive style captures the Roman spirit.
Also, I hear this is the best translation. Lucretius' introduction, an invocation to Venus, is majestic.
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- serine
- 03-31-16
Read his own words. A+
I was in the midst of reading yet another book that referenced Lucretius' On the Nature of Things and thought I should stop and read Lucretius' words for myself. WOW. This is possibly THE best book ever written. I am amazed that someone who lived more than 2000 years ago could possess such a deep and complete understanding of our universe. If you change a few words here and there and maintain an understanding that Lucretius wrote this work long before many necessary scientific tools existed, it is relevant today. It boggles the mind that Lucretius, in his own way of describing things, was able to understand entropy, atoms, evolution, superstition, eliminative materialism, philosophy of mind, evaporation, the formation of stars and planets, metabolism, genetics, deletions, and so much more. I always thought of Newton and Einstein as the smartest men to ever live. Some people say it was Aristotle. I think, without question, Lucretius was the most brilliant man to ever live, especially given the tools available and the time period in which he lived. Lucretius, without tools, knew more than many people today, with tool, know.
Prior to reading this, I read a biography of Epicurus and Epicurean philosophy. I can see why Lucretius said that Epicurus' brilliance towered over all the other brilliant men. In the end, Lucretius towers over them all.
This is a MUST READ!
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- Darwin8u
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Like Origin of the Species written by Shakespeare
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Titus Lucretius Carus only work
Titus Lucretius Carus was a Roman poet and philosopher over 2050 years ago. "De rerum natura" ("On the Nature of Things") is his only known work. Lucretius covers concepts of Epicureanism. This reading is from "The Way Things Are: The De Rerum Natura," 1968, translated by Rolfe Humphries.
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