Marius the Epicurean, Volume 2
Walter Pater
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The conclusion of Pater's historico-philosophical novel about a young Roman nobleman's search for purpose and meaning. Set in the time of Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the book traces its title character's encounters with the stoicism of Aurelius, Eastern philosophical and religious movements, and Christianity as they reacted with Marius's own innate Epicureanism.
In exploring these issues, Pater focuses on themes of adult development, as he notes the impact of Marius's childhood experiences as they inform his adult thinking; the value of the aesthetic life (a favorite idea of Pater's); and the appeal of religion.
In addition, the work is stylistically distinct for its attempt to use classical historical and philosophical texts
to support and enrich a fictional narrative.
(DrPGould with help from Wikipedia) (5 hr 20 min)
Chapitres
| Chapter 15 Stoicism at Court | 16:16 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 16 Second Thoughts | 22:26 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 17 Beata Urbs | 17:41 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 18 "The Ceremony of the Dart" | 24:56 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 19 The Will as Vision | 23:47 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 20 Two Curious Houses Pt. 1 Guests | 24:59 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 21 TwoCurious Houses Pt. 2 The Church in Cecilia's House | 24:58 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 22 "The Minor Peace of the Church" | 27:11 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 23 Divine Service | 18:46 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 24 A Conversation not Imaginary | 44:21 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 25 Sunt Lacrimae Rerum | 18:58 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 26 The Martyrs | 14:33 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 27 The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius | 16:08 | Lu par DrPGould |
| Chapter 28 Anima Naturaliter Christiana | 25:06 | Lu par DrPGould |