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100	1		_aMoore, Thomas, _d1779-1852
245	1	4	_aThe Epicurean: A Tale
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Epicurean
500			_aRelease date is 2015-06-29
520			_a"The Epicurean: A Tale" by Thomas Moore is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the philosophy of Epicureanism, exploring themes of pleasure, mortality, and the quest for immortality through the eyes of a young protagonist who is chosen as the leader of the Epicurean sect in Athens. The protagonist's inner turmoil and existential musings set the stage for a rich exploration of human desires and the philosophical debates surrounding life and death. The opening portion of the novel introduces the protagonist, a young Epicurean philosopher, as he reflects on the pleasures of life while grappling with an underlying melancholy regarding mortality. Set against the backdrop of a grand festival celebrating their philosophy, he revels in the beauty of the gardens and the camaraderie of fellow epicureans. However, a dream prompts him to seek eternal life in Egypt, where he believes the secrets of immortality may lie hidden. As he embarks on his journey, the narrative hints at the perils and trials he will face in his pursuit, intricately weaving supernatural and philosophical elements into his quest for understanding life itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49332
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