The scientific magnum opus of Lucretius "On the Nature of Things" was a staple of Western education for centuries. In this new translation of the fifth book of this work, Gale (classics,
Trinity College, Dublin) provides both the original text and her clear, accurate interpretation. The real attraction of the book, however, is her notes on the sources of Lucretius' science and
the debates in which he engaged. These are more than half the book and make it worth getting even for those who already have another edition. Distributed in North America by The David Brown
Book Co. Annotation 穢2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
