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Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2

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Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 is a historical fiction novel by Walter Pater. Readers will find themes of bildungsromans, young men and Rome.

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About Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2

"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.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

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  • Historical fiction
  • Bildungsromans
  • Young men
  • Christian fiction
  • Rome
  • Christianity and other religions, Roman

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Who wrote Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2?

Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 was written by Walter Pater.

What genre is Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 20 min.

What books are similar to Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2?

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