Marius the Epicurean (Vol. 1&2) (eBook)
292 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654773485-7 (EAN)
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Walter Pater, born on August 4, 1839, in Shadwell, London, was a notable figure in the 19th-century literary world, renowned for his essays on art, literature, and society. He is best remembered today for his precise and poetic prose, his role in the Aesthetic Movement, and his influence on the works of Oscar Wilde and other late Victorian writers. Pater's 'Marius the Epicurean', a philosophical novel released in two volumes in 1885, is a notable work of fiction that reflects his interest in the interplay between life and art, and the pursuit of beauty. The novel explores the spiritual and intellectual development of its protagonist, Marius, in the setting of ancient Rome, embodying Pater's ideas on aestheticism and the philosophies of Epicureanism and Stoicism. Considered one of the erudite scholars of his time, Pater attended Queen's College, Oxford, where he later embarked on a career as a university tutor. His eloquent lectures and writings, such as his first major work, 'Studies in the History of the Renaissance' (1873), lay the foundation for his literary style, which emphasizes the sensory experience of art and life. Pater's work often oscillates between the realms of criticism and fiction, thereby blurring the boundaries of genres. He was, in essence, an advocate for the pursuit of intellectual and aesthetic pleasures. Pater passed away on July 30, 1894, leaving behind a legacy marked by his exploration of the aesthetic experience and his contribution to Victorian literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 27.11.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Philosophie Altertum / Antike | |
Schlagworte | 19th century historical novels • Aesthetic Movement • Aesthetic movement literature • Agora • Ancient philosophical discourse • Ancient Rome in English literature • Aristotle • Classical antiquity in fiction • English philosophical novels • Epicureanism • Epicureanism in literature • epicurus • historical literary fiction • Moral and cultural landscape • Narrative vessel • philosophical exploration • philosophical fiction • Plato • Second-century Rome • Socrates • socratic tradition • Stoicism • The Myth of Sisyphus • The Oxford Murders • Thus Spoke Zarathustra • Victorian England • victorian era literature • Walter Pater literary works • When Nietzsche Wept • Zorba the Greek |
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