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Four invented lives, each a study in what a mind does with beauty: a Watteau seen through a girl's diary, a Dutch philosopher, a German prince, a young Frenchman. Pater's conclusion to The Renaissance — that we should burn with a hard, gemlike flame — became the motto of the aesthetes and frightened him so much he withdrew it; these 1887 pieces are that argument made into people.

A thoughtful young Roman under Marcus Aurelius moves through the philosophies on offer — Epicurean, Stoic, Christian — testing each against the fact that he will die. Pater's conclusion to The Renaissance, urging readers to burn with a hard gemlike flame, had been taken up by Wilde's generation as a licence; he wrote this long, slow novel to explain that he had meant something more serious.

Set in the second century AD, "Marius the Epicurean" follows the life of its eponymous protagonist, Marius. The story traces Marius' journey from his early years as a young Roman boy through his education, encounters with various philosophical and religious doctrines, and his search for meaning and fulfillment in life.The novel explores themes such as aesthetics, the pursuit of beauty, and the tension between hedonism and asceticism. Marius is depicted as a sensitive and introspective char...

The essays in "Imaginary Portraits" are fictionalized biographical sketches that blend elements of fact and fiction. Pater uses these essays as a platform to explore various themes related to art, culture, and human nature. Some of the notable essays in the collection include:"A Prince of Court Painters" - This essay examines the life and art of the Italian Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci."Duke Carl of Rosenmold" - Pater creates a fictional duke to discuss themes of ambition, power, ...

The Renaissance (1873)Marius the Epicurean Vol. I (1885)Marius the Epicurean Vol. II (1885)Imaginary Portraits (1887)Appreciations (1889)Plato and Platonism (1893)Greek Studies (1895)Miscellaneous Studies (1895)Gaston de Latour (1896)Essays from ‘The Guardian’ (1896)Uncollected Essays

Famed for his singular prose style as much as for his controversial aestheticist principles, Walter Pater (1839-1894) was one of the great essayists in a century of great essayistic writing. His first book, Studies in the History of the Renaissance — one of the most original and influential texts of the Victorian Aesthetic Movement — was described by Arthur Symons as 'the most beautiful book of prose in our literature', and his later work moved Vernon Lee to call him 'the natural ...

A young man in the second-century Roman empire explores various schools of philosophy and religion-from Stoicism to the emerging faith of Christianity-as he searches for meaning and beauty while serving as amanuensis to the emperor Marcus Aurelius.

The novel is set in the 2nd century AD and follows the life of Marius, a young Roman man who is deeply interested in philosophy, aesthetics, and the pursuit of the beautiful and meaningful in life. It is a coming-of-age story that traces Marius's intellectual and spiritual development as he encounters various philosophical and religious traditions, including Epicureanism and Christianity, while also experiencing the sensual and intellectual pleasures of life.Walter Pater was associated wit...

The novel is indeed unfinished, and it explores themes similar to those found in Pater's other works, including the pursuit of beauty, sensuality, and the complexities of human experience. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life and experiences of the titular character, Gaston de Latour, a young Frenchman who becomes a soldier and is engaged in various adventures and encounters.As with much of Pater's work, the novel is characterized by its lush and evocative prose, as we...

The novel is set in the 2nd century AD and follows the life of Marius, a young Roman man who is deeply interested in philosophy, aesthetics, and the pursuit of the beautiful and meaningful in life. It is a coming-of-age story that traces Marius's intellectual and spiritual development as he encounters various philosophical and religious traditions, including Epicureanism and Christianity, while also experiencing the sensual and intellectual pleasures of life.Walter Pater was associated wit...

"Miscellaneous Studies" is a collection of essays by Walter Pater that showcases his profound insights into art, literature, and culture. Pater, a prominent figure in the aesthetic movement, explores various themes, including the nature of beauty and the role of the artist in society. His writing is characterized by its lyrical prose and deep philosophical reflections, inviting readers to engage with the complexities of aesthetic experience. Each essay serves as a testament to Pater's beli...