Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2003-05-01 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #4058 |
Description
"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 his final moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)