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A complete revised collection of verse composed from 2010 -2011. This is Mr. Gunn's 5th volume reissued in July 2013.
Seasoned poet Gregory Wm. Gunn's seventh illustrious collection of inventive verses entails humankind's psychological, emotional & philosophical discoveries, as well as some of his romanticised ideas.
The history of dining is a story that cannot be told without archaeology. Surviving texts describe the opulent banquets of Rome’s wealthy elite but give little attention to the simpler, more intimate social gatherings of domestic invitation dinners. The lower classes, in particular, are largely ignored by literary sources. We can, however, find the voices of the underprivileged by turning to the material detritus of ancient cultures that reflects their social history. Dining at the End of Antiquity brings together the material culture and literary traditions of Romans at the table to reimagine dining culture as an integral part of Roman social order. Through a careful analysis of the tools and equipment of dining, Nicholas Hudson uncovers significant changes to the way different classes came together to share food and wine between the fourth and sixth centuries. Reconstructing the practices of Roman dining culture, Hudson explores the depths of new social distances between the powerful and the dependent at the end of antiquity.
"Marius the Epicurean" by Walter Horatio Pater is a compelling novel that transports readers to ancient Rome, immersing them in the life and philosophical journey of its protagonist, Marius. Through Marius's experiences as a young Roman nobleman, Pater explores themes of beauty, spirituality, and the pursuit of the ideal life. As Marius encounters various mentors and navigates the complexities of Roman society, he grapples with questions of morality, meaning, and the nature of happiness. Pater's exquisite prose and deep philosophical insights invite readers to reflect on their own values and beliefs, making "Marius the Epicurean" a timeless exploration of the human condition and the quest for fulfillment.
This novel is a practical guide through different philosophical teachings. A reader learns them by life examples of Marius's fictional personality, whose life sets him in other circumstances to test his changing beliefs. The story is based in Rome, where Greek philosophy and early Christianity live beside. A typical citizen could be closely familiar with Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, or Aristippus. A series of life events, the loss of a mother, studying at boarding school, disease, visiting Rome, and life at the court of Marcus Aurelius, the first acquaintance with Christianity, allows Marius to try out different philosophical teachings prove their flaws and merits. First, Marius is fascinated by epicureanism but thinks it lacks depth. Then, he is fascinated by stoicism but later sees it as too cruel. Finally, Marius comes to learn the doctrines of Christianity, which give him spiritual peace. This story could happen in Rome and is very interesting. It shows how different philosophical teachings can shape ordinary people's real-life routines and behavior now and then.