Free digital classic
Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2
- Reading format
- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: Walter Pater (1839-1894) "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 689