Word: marius
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Dates: during 1895-1895
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...character of Mr. Rose in "The New Republic," written by Mallock. Pater's beautiful book on the Renaissance, and his enchanting volume of imaginary portraits, show him at his best. This unquestioned masterpiece, however, is "Marius the Epicurean," which, to a well tuned mind, is one of the most beautiful, suggestive and inspiring books in the English language. It is not the philosophy of the book, but rather its pictorial qualities which make it attractive. In contrast to Matthew Arnold, who wished to make the best things prevail, Pater dwells upon the best things, without trying to make them prevail...
After the talk Mr. Copeland read Matthew Arnold's "Requiescat," and selections from Pater's "Marius the Epicurean." Mr. Copeland's next lecture will be given in Sever 11, on February 12. The subject will be "The New Woman...