1892 Marius the Epicurean: His Sensations and Ideas

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Leather Binding, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

Complete in two volumes. Third edition, completely revised. A historical and philosophical novel following the life and thoughts of Marius, a young Roman boy steeped in the spiritual dynamics of his time. We are introduced to Marius as he engages in the rituals of the old Roman religion and explores the traditions passed down through his family. Reflecting on the deeper meanings behind the ceremonial acts, he grapples with the tension between his inherited beliefs and the allure of new philosophical ideas. The narrative is rich with philosophical reflections that invite readers to consider the relationship between traditional beliefs and the emerging influence of new ideas in terms of ones intellectual development. Written by Walter Horatio Pater, an English essayist, art and literary critic, and fiction writer, regarded as one of the great stylists.