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Marius the Epicurean, Volume 1

Marius the Epicurean, Volume 1

Written by: Walter Pater
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 Dive into Marius the Epicurean, a thought-provoking philosophical novel by Walter Pater, first published in 1885. This richly crafted narrative explores Paters vision of the aesthetic life, celebrating beauty and its profound impact on human experience, while contrasting it with mere asceticism. The book laid foundational ideas for the Aesthetic movement, influencing iconic figures like Oscar Wilde, who was inspired by Pater during his time at Oxford. Experience the elegance of Paters prose as he invites you to ponder the pursuit of beauty as an essential ideal.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion
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  • 014 - Manly Amusement

    014 - Manly Amusement
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into Marius the Epicurean, a thought-provoking philosophical novel by Walter Pater, first published in 1885. This richly crafted narrative explores Paters vision of the aesthetic life, celebrating beauty and its profound impact on human experience, while contrasting it with mere asceticism. The book laid foundational ideas for the Aesthetic movement, influencing iconic figures like Oscar Wilde, who was inspired by Pater during his time at Oxford. Experience the elegance of Paters prose as he invites you to ponder the pursuit of beauty as an essential ideal.
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    22 mins
  • 013 - The Mistress and Mother of Palaces

    013 - The Mistress and Mother of Palaces
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into Marius the Epicurean, a thought-provoking philosophical novel by Walter Pater, first published in 1885. This richly crafted narrative explores Paters vision of the aesthetic life, celebrating beauty and its profound impact on human experience, while contrasting it with mere asceticism. The book laid foundational ideas for the Aesthetic movement, influencing iconic figures like Oscar Wilde, who was inspired by Pater during his time at Oxford. Experience the elegance of Paters prose as he invites you to ponder the pursuit of beauty as an essential ideal.
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    30 mins
  • 012 - The Divinity that Doth Hedge a King

    012 - The Divinity that Doth Hedge a King
    Feb 9 2026
    Dive into Marius the Epicurean, a thought-provoking philosophical novel by Walter Pater, first published in 1885. This richly crafted narrative explores Paters vision of the aesthetic life, celebrating beauty and its profound impact on human experience, while contrasting it with mere asceticism. The book laid foundational ideas for the Aesthetic movement, influencing iconic figures like Oscar Wilde, who was inspired by Pater during his time at Oxford. Experience the elegance of Paters prose as he invites you to ponder the pursuit of beauty as an essential ideal.
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    40 mins
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