Marius the Epicurean (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Philosophical NovelBy Walter Pater
Length12h 35m
About this audiobook
Marius the Epicurean (1885), presented across two volumes, is Walter Pater's most sustained work of fiction and a subtle philosophical romance set in the Rome of Marcus Aurelius. Following the young Marius from a refined childhood through encounters with Epicureanism, Stoicism, imperial culture, and early Christianity, the novel dramatizes the search for a life shaped by beauty, moral seriousness, and inward clarity. Its style is characteristically Paterian: meditative, sensuous, allusive, and deliberately paced, belonging to late-Victorian aesthetic prose while also conversing with classical antiquity and Christian origins. Walter Pater, Oxford scholar, essayist, and critic, was one of the central figures of English aestheticism. His earlier Studies in the History of the Renaissance had argued for intensity of perception and the cultivation of experience, ideas that profoundly inform Marius. Pater's classical learning, religious ambivalence, and fascination with the relation between art, ethics, and spiritual aspiration all converge in this novel. This book is recommended to readers interested in philosophical fiction, Victorian prose, classical reception, and the history of aesthetic thought. It rewards patience with rare intellectual delicacy and a deeply humane vision of the examined life.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (1K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Historical Fiction
Length12 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 21, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10PART THE SECOND (pt. 2)
2Introduction
11Volume 2
3Synopsis
12PART THE THIRD
4Historical Context
13PART THE FOURTH (pt. 1)
5Marius the Epicurean (Vol. 1&2)
14PART THE FOURTH (pt. 2)
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6Volume 1
15Analysis
7PART THE FIRST (pt. 1)
16Reflection
8PART THE FIRST (pt. 2)
17Memorable Quotes
9PART THE SECOND (pt. 1)
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