Marius the Epicurean (The Complete Two-Volume Edition) (eBook)
292 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738777-0 (EAN)
Walter Pater, born on 4th August 1839, was an influential figure in the 19th-century literary and art circles, renowned for his eloquent prose and the promotion of 'art for art's sake'. Pater, a scholar at the University of Oxford, whose studies largely focused on the Renaissance, is best known for his essays and philosophical inquiries into aesthetics, which were pivotal in the development of Aestheticism in Britain. His seminal work, 'Studies in the History of the Renaissance' (1873), reissued as 'The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry', brought him initial fame, introducing the concept of aesthetic experience as an end in itself and advocating a philosophy of life that sought beauty and pleasure above all else. Pater extended his aesthetic philosophy in the novel 'Marius the Epicurean', his most ambitious literary effort. This fictional work, published in a complete two-volume edition, examines the spiritual and intellectual crises of the eponymous protagonist, a young Roman man, set against the backdrop of the Antonine era. Through Marius's contemplative existence, Pater explores themes of morality, religion, and the appreciation of art, thus intricately weaving his own aesthetic principles into the narrative. Pater's writing is characterized by its rich, sensuous detail and a style that seeks to crystallize the subtle impressions and emotions aroused by art and life. Despite facing criticism for his 'hedonistic' emphasis on aesthetic experience, his profound influence on the literature of the late Victorian era is undeniable, particularly on contemporaries like Oscar Wilde. Walter Pater passed away on 30th July 1894, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be celebrated for its articulation of the aesthetic movement's ideals.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie | |
Schlagworte | 19th-century aesthetics • 19th century classic books • Agora • ancient civilization novels • Ancient Rome • ancient rome fiction • Aristotle • cultural intersections • english literature classics • Epicurean philosophy fiction • epicurus • Ethical Exploration • existential inquiry • historical philosophical novels • Historical Philosophy • literary aestheticism movement • Personal Growth • philosophical fiction • Plato • Roman Empire narratives • Socrates • spiritual enrichment • The Myth of Sisyphus • The Oxford Murders • Thus Spoke Zarathustra • Victorian England • Victorian era historical novels • Walter Pater literature • When Nietzsche Wept • Zorba the Greek |
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