Marius the Epicurean, Volume 2

Author: Walter Pater

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The conclusion of Pater's historico-philosophical novel about a young Roman nobleman's search for purpose and meaning. Set in the time of Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the book traces its title character's encounters with the stoicism of Aurelius, Eastern philosophical and religious movements, and Christianity as they reacted with Marius's own innate Epicureanism. In exploring these issues, Pater focuses on themes of adult development, as he notes the impact of Marius's childhood experiences as they inform his adult thinking; the value of the aesthetic life (a favorite idea of Pater's); and the appeal of religion.In addition, the work is stylistically distinct for its attempt to use classical historical and philosophical texts to support and enrich a fictional narrative.(DrPGould with help from Wikipedia)

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Chapter 15 Stoicism at CourtChapter 16 Second ThoughtsChapter 17 Beata UrbsChapter 18 "The Ceremony of the Dart"Chapter 19 The Will as VisionChapter 20 Two Curious Houses Pt. 1 GuestsChapter 21 TwoCurious Houses Pt. 2 The Church in Cecilia's HouseChapter 22 "The Minor Peace of the Church"Chapter 23 Divine ServiceChapter 24 A Conversation not ImaginaryChapter 25 Sunt Lacrimae RerumChapter 26 The MartyrsChapter 27 The Triumph of Marcus AureliusChapter 28 Anima Naturaliter Christiana

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