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1st-century BC Roman poet and philosopher
- Lived
- 93 BC–54 BC
- Country
- Ancient Rome
- Books
- 1
Lucretius published 1 book. The best-known is De Rerum Natura.
Updated September 2026
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De Rerum Natura
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De Rerum Natura (1991)
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About Lucretius
Titus Lucretius Carus was a Roman poet and philosopher. His only known work is the philosophical poem De rerum natura, a didactic work about the tenets and philosophy of Epicureanism, which usually is translated into English as On the Nature of Things—and somewhat less often as On the Nature of the Universe.
Very little is known about Lucretius's life; the only certainty is that he was either a friend or client of Gaius Memmius, to whom the poem was addressed and dedicated. De rerum natura was a considerable influence on the Augustan poets, particularly Virgil and Horace. The work was almost lost during the Middle Ages, but was rediscovered in 1417 in a monastery in Germany by Poggio Bracciolini. It played an important role both in the development of atomism and the efforts of various figures of the Enlightenment era to construct a new Christian humanism.
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Lucretius FAQ
- How many books has Lucretius written?
- Lucretius published 1 book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Lucretius's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with De Rerum Natura.
- What is Lucretius's most famous book?
- De Rerum Natura is Lucretius's most widely read book.
- Can I read Lucretius's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Lucretius are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.