Walter Pater

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Marius The EpicureanHis Sensations And Ideas Vol. -2 (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Walter Pater's book Marius the Epicurean is split into two parts. After the success of the first book, the second one is called Marius The Epicurean Vol 2 'His Sensations and Ideas.' The book goes on with the story of Marius, a young Roman prince who is looking for a way to live that will make him happy. In this volume, Marius goes to Athens to study philosophy with Marcus Aurelius, who is a Stoic scholar. Marius's time in Athens gives him a chance to think about duty, ethics, and the nature of the soul. He looks at how art and life are connected and how beauty and pleasure can help us understand the world better. The book is also known for how it looks at the conflict between Christianity and paganism. Marius struggles to find a balance between his Christian faith and his desire to live a fun life.

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Autor

English essayist, literary critic, and story writer Walter Pater was born in 1839 and died in 1894. He is known for his contributions to the English aesthetic movement, especially his writings about how art relates to life. Marius the Epicurean, which came out in 1885 in two parts, is his best-known work. Marius the Epicurean is a book about a young Roman man named Marius who is looking for a way of life that will make him truly happy. The book looks at faith, philosophy, art, and the search for happiness. Marius is presented in the first book, "His Sensations and Ideas," as a young boy who grew up in a strict Christian home. He becomes interested in the world of pagans and tries to figure out what life is all about through art, writing, and philosophy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789358711349
• Artikelnr.: 68483404