St. Jerome contributed to our understanding of Lucretius's death when he wrote:The poet Titus Lucretius was born. In later life he was sent mad by a love potion; in the intervals of his madness he composed a number of books, later edited by Cicero.
St. Jerome offered insight into the events surrounding Lucretius's death when he wrote: The celebrated poet Titus Lucretius was born. In his later years, he became mentally unstable due to a love potion; during these periods of instability, he composed several literary works that were later refined by Cicero.