Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Tables and Figures vii
4. Preface xi
5. 1. Religion Trampled Underfoot 1
6. 2. Unchristian Opinion 43
7. 3. Between Fits of Madness 97
8. 4. The Lofty Madness of Wise Lucretius 140
9. 5. The Poverty of the Language 192
10. Conclusion 233
11. Appendix A: Lucretius Manuscripts 243
12. Appendix B: Capitula 250
13. Appendix C: Lucretius Editions 258
14. Notes 265
15. Bibliography 335
16. Acknowledgments 355
17. Index 359