Project Gutenberg 2003-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 443 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) Marius the Epicurean — Volume 1 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marius_the_Epicurean Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines. "Marius the Epicurean — Volume 1" by Walter Pater is a philosophical novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and thoughts of Marius, a young Roman steeped in the spiritual dynamics of his time, exploring themes of religion, duty, and the pursuit of aesthetic beauty. The narrative is rich with evocative imagery and philosophical reflections that invite readers to consider the interplay between ancient beliefs and the emerging influence of new ideas. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Marius as he engages in the rituals of the old Roman religion, particularly during a ceremony called Ambarvalia. Marius exhibits a profound emotional and intellectual connection to his surroundings and the traditions passed down through his family, reflecting on the deeper meanings behind the ceremonial acts. As he grapples with the tension between his inherited beliefs and the allure of new philosophical ideas, we witness his development from a boy immersed in the past to a thoughtful individual questioning the nature of existence and identity amid the shifting landscapes of friendship and love. Through his eye-catching experiences and contemplations, Marius gradually embodies the struggles and aspirations of a seeker of truth in a richly woven tapestry of Roman life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Historical fiction Bildungsromans Young men -- Fiction Christian fiction Rome -- Fiction Christianity and other religions -- Roman -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Novels Category: British Literature 367353 2025-08-02T10:01:25.627932 text/html 372494 2021-09-01T14:09:11 text/html 239469 2025-08-02T10:01:33.005914 application/epub+zip 238861 2025-08-02T10:01:28.763962 application/epub+zip 223452 2025-08-02T10:01:27.541939 application/epub+zip 423836 2025-08-02T10:01:36.477925 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407839 2025-08-02T10:01:32.281945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369639 2022-09-02T12:55:02.978072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 354974 2025-08-02T10:01:25.268984 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 354764 2021-09-01T14:13:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20011 2025-08-02T10:01:36.616891 application/rdf+xml 15436 2025-08-02T10:01:28.082946 image/jpeg 3734 2025-08-02T10:01:27.830968 image/jpeg 138520 2021-09-01T14:14:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 141302 2021-09-01T14:14:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 218943 2025-08-02T10:01:25.657966 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia