According to St. Jerome, how did Lucretius die?

St. Jerome recounts that Lucretius, the Roman poet and philosopher, died by suicide due to a love potion that he had taken. This narrative aligns with various historical accounts surrounding Lucretius's life, which suggest he struggled with personal turmoil and the themes of love and life's fleeting nature permeate his work, particularly in "De Rerum Natura." This poem explores Epicurean philosophy, including views on pleasure, love, and mortality. The anecdote about his tragic end adds a layer of poignancy to the philosophical ideas he conveys in his poetry. While the other options present different scenarios for his death, they lack the historical backing and specific narrative attachment that St. Jerome provides with the story of Lucretius and the love potion, making option C the most credible choice.