Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 by Walter Pater
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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
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| Author | Pater, Walter, 1839-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marius_the_Epicurean |
| Credits | Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christian fiction |
| Subject | Rome -- Fiction |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions -- Roman -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4058 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1081 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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