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Marius the Epicurean, Volume 1

Marius the Epicurean, Volume 1

Di: Walter Pater
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Dive into Marius the Epicurean, a thought-provoking philosophical novel by Walter Pater, first published in 1885. This richly crafted narrative explores Paters vision of the aesthetic life, celebrating beauty and its profound impact on human experience, while contrasting it with mere asceticism. The book laid foundational ideas for the Aesthetic movement, influencing iconic figures like Oscar Wilde, who was inspired by Pater during his time at Oxford. Experience the elegance of Paters prose as he invites you to ponder the pursuit of beauty as an essential ideal.Copyright Politics, Philosophy, Religion Arte Filosofia Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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