Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2
by Walter Pater
- First published
- 1885
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Historical fiction
- Bildungsromans
- Young men
- Christian fiction
- Rome
- Christianity and other religions
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #4058. Marius the Epicurean — Volume 2 on Wikipedia.
