Pater, Walter 1839-1894 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marius_the_Epicurean Release date is 2003-05-01 Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Bildungsromans Young men -- Fiction Christian fiction Rome -- Fiction Christianity and other religions -- Roman -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4058 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4058 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133121.0 4058