Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of sensory experience and philosophical inquiry with "Marius the Epicurean, Volume 1." This podcast invites listeners to explore the profound intersections of beauty, art, and the human condition, as inspired by the aesthetic ideals of the late 19th century. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into themes of pleasure, the pursuit of knowledge, and the celebration of life’s exquisite moments. This is not a single narrative but a series of unique explorations that challenge conventional notions of existence and inspire a deeper appreciation for the world around us. Engage with a rotating collection of works that echo the spirit of Marius, encouraging reflection on the significance of aesthetic experience. Discover a new book with every episode and enrich your understanding of the delicate balance between beauty and philosophy.
Letters of a Portuguese Nun-Mariana Alcoforado, Gabriel-Joseph de Lavergne
Marius the Epicurean is a philosophical novel written by Walter Pater, published in 1885. In it Pater displays, with fullness and elaboration, his ideal of the aesthetic life, his cult of beauty as opposed to bare asceticism, and his theory of the stimulating effect of the pursuit of beauty as an ideal of its own. The principles of what would be known as the Aesthetic movement were partly traceable to this book; and its impact was particularly felt on one of the movement's leading proponents, Oscar Wilde, a former student of Pater at Oxford. (Summary from Wikipedia)
8 Sept 2026
Valley of the Squinting Windows-Brinsley MacNamara
Marius the Epicurean is a philosophical novel written by Walter Pater, published in 1885. In it Pater displays, with fullness and elaboration, his ideal of the aesthetic life, his cult of beauty as opposed to bare asceticism, and his theory of the stimulating effect of the pursuit of beauty as an ideal of its own. The principles of what would be known as the Aesthetic movement were partly traceable to this book; and its impact was particularly felt on one of the movement's leading proponents, Oscar Wilde, a former student of Pater at Oxford. (Summary from Wikipedia)
7 Sept 2026
Sowing Seeds in Danny-Nellie McClung
Marius the Epicurean is a philosophical novel written by Walter Pater, published in 1885. In it Pater displays, with fullness and elaboration, his ideal of the aesthetic life, his cult of beauty as opposed to bare asceticism, and his theory of the stimulating effect of the pursuit of beauty as an ideal of its own. The principles of what would be known as the Aesthetic movement were partly traceable to this book; and its impact was particularly felt on one of the movement's leading proponents, Oscar Wilde, a former student of Pater at Oxford. (Summary from Wikipedia)
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