# Apuleius — Marius the Epicurean character guide

> Apuleius in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0007-part-i-v-the-golden-book

## Who they are

Author of The Golden Ass, whose work is read and discussed by Marius and Flavian.

## In the story

### [The Golden Book](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-i-v-the-golden-book)

Author of the Golden Book, whose tale of Cupid and Psyche is the central focus of the chapter.

### [Euphuism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-i-vi-euphuism)

Apuleius is the author of 'The Golden Book' (Metamorphoses), which inspires Marius and Flavian. His use of vernacular Latin and his literary style serve as a model for the euphuistic movement.

### [IX: New Cyrenaicism](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-ii-ix-new-cyrenaicism)

Referenced in the context of 'exquisite old story' as an example of noble love and impassioned experience.

### [XI: “The Most Religious City in the World”](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-ii-xi-the-most-religious-city-in-the-world)

Apuleius is referenced in the context of the 'atheist' who never raised hand to lip in passing an image or sanctuary.

### [XX: Two Curious Houses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-iv-xx-two-curious-houses)

Honored guest; delivers a discourse on Platonic Idealism, blending philosophy with personal affectation.

### [Guests](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-iv-i-guests)

The celebrated writer and Platonist, guest of honor at the supper, known for his romance 'The Golden Book' and his blend of spiritualism and worldly elegance.

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