Marius the Epicurean - Pater, Walter
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In Marius the Epicurean, Walter Pater presents a deeply introspective philosophical novel set in second-century Ancient Rome. The protagonist, Marius, a young Roman of refined sensibility, embarks on a spiritual and intellectual odyssey in pursuit of a life grounded in truth, beauty, and meaning. Beginning with Epicureanism, Marius is drawn to a life of calm contemplation and sensory harmony. Yet he soon discovers the limitations of this doctrine in offering deeper fulfillment. His journey leads him to the stoic teachings of Marcus Aurelius, whose disciplined wisdom fascinates but does not…mehr

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In Marius the Epicurean, Walter Pater presents a deeply introspective philosophical novel set in second-century Ancient Rome. The protagonist, Marius, a young Roman of refined sensibility, embarks on a spiritual and intellectual odyssey in pursuit of a life grounded in truth, beauty, and meaning. Beginning with Epicureanism, Marius is drawn to a life of calm contemplation and sensory harmony. Yet he soon discovers the limitations of this doctrine in offering deeper fulfillment. His journey leads him to the stoic teachings of Marcus Aurelius, whose disciplined wisdom fascinates but does not fully satisfy Marius's longing for spiritual resonance. Revered for its introspective tone and aesthetic precision, Marius the Epicurean became a cornerstone of Victorian literature and greatly influenced later writers such as Oscar Wilde. With its blend of historical fiction, philosophical speculation, and spiritual development, this novel remains a timeless study of intellectual transformation and the search for meaning.
Autorenporträt
Walter Pater was born in 1839 in London and rose to become one of the most influential literary critics and stylists of the Victorian era. As a scholar at Oxford, he developed a reputation for his refined essays on Renaissance art and for his philosophical reflections on aesthetics and human experience. He died in 1894, leaving behind a legacy of thought that bridged the classical world and modern sensibility. His contributions to philosophical fiction, aestheticism, and introspective narrative continue to resonate with readers who seek beauty, meaning, and intellectual depth.