Marius the Epicurean - Pater, Walter
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What if the pursuit of pleasure was the ultimate path to wisdom? "Marius the Epicurean" by Walter Pater invites readers into the life of Marius, a young Roman living during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, this philosophical narrative explores the tension between hedonism and spirituality. Marius, a thoughtful and introspective character, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking meaning in a world filled with both beauty and decay. The novel delves into themes of aestheticism, morality, and the quest for personal fulfillment, offering a rich…mehr

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What if the pursuit of pleasure was the ultimate path to wisdom? "Marius the Epicurean" by Walter Pater invites readers into the life of Marius, a young Roman living during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. Set against the backdrop of the Roman Empire, this philosophical narrative explores the tension between hedonism and spirituality. Marius, a thoughtful and introspective character, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, seeking meaning in a world filled with both beauty and decay. The novel delves into themes of aestheticism, morality, and the quest for personal fulfillment, offering a rich tapestry of ideas that challenge the reader to consider the nature of happiness and the role of art in human life. Through Marius's experiences, Pater weaves a narrative that is both a historical exploration and a meditation on the human condition. By engaging with the philosophical currents of his time, Marius's story provides a lens through which we can better understand the complexities of our own desires and beliefs.
Autorenporträt
Walter Horatio Pater, né le 4 août 1839 à Stepney et mort le 30 juillet 1894, est un essayiste anglais, historien de l'art et critique littéraire. Son activité d'enseignant à l'université d'Oxford et ses textes théoriques contribuèrent à définir l'esthétisme.