Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Pater, Walter (1839–1894).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2" by Walter Pater is a philosophical novel published in 1885. Set in second-century Rome, it follows young Marius as he searches for meaning amid competing philosophies and religions. After questioning both Epicureanism and Stoicism, he encounters a mysterious Christian community whose rituals and sense of purpose deeply move him. His journey culminates in an act of self-sacrifice that tests his beliefs and brings unexpected peace in his final moments.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2
- Author credits: Pater, Walter (1839–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Bildungsromans
- Christian fiction
- Christianity and other religions -- Roman -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Rome -- Fiction
- Young men -- Fiction
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- Category: Novels
- Category: Philosophy & Ethics
- Historical Fiction
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