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Marius the Epicurean, Volume 2

The conclusion of Pater's historico-philosophical novel about a young Roman nobleman's search for purpose and meaning. Set in the time of Caesar Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, the book traces its title character's encounters with the stoicism of Aurelius, Eastern philosophical and religious movements, and Christianity as they reacted with Marius's own innate Epicureanism. In exploring these issues, Pater focuses on themes of adult development, as he notes the impact of Marius's childhood experiences as they inform his adult thinking; the value of the aesthetic life (a favorite idea of Pater's); and the appeal of religion. In addition, the work is stylistically distinct for its attempt to use classical historical and philosophical texts to support and enrich a fictional narrative. (DrPGould with help from Wikipedia)

Year of Publication: 1910Genres: Historical Fiction,Ancient

Running Time: 05 hours 20 minutes 06 seconds(14 chapters)

Language: EnglishRead by: DrPGould

#	Chapter Name
	Chapter 15 Stoicism at Court DrPGould	16:16
	Chapter 16 Second Thoughts DrPGould	22:26
	Chapter 17 Beata Urbs DrPGould	17:41
	Chapter 18 "The Ceremony of the Dart" DrPGould	24:56
	Chapter 19 The Will as Vision DrPGould	23:47
	Chapter 20 Two Curious Houses Pt. 1 Guests DrPGould	24:59
	Chapter 21 TwoCurious Houses Pt. 2 The Church in Cecilia's House DrPGould	24:58
	Chapter 22 "The Minor Peace of the Church" DrPGould	27:11
	Chapter 23 Divine Service DrPGould	18:46
	Chapter 24 A Conversation not Imaginary DrPGould	44:21
	Chapter 25 Sunt Lacrimae Rerum DrPGould	18:58
	Chapter 26 The Martyrs DrPGould	14:33
	Chapter 27 The Triumph of Marcus Aurelius DrPGould	16:08
	Chapter 28 Anima Naturaliter Christiana DrPGould	25:06