Marius the Epicurean · Character
Pliny
The Roman naturalist and author, cited for his observations on the natural world.
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First appearance: part ii xi the most religious city in the world
Pliny shows up with force in Euphuism. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Pliny is quoted as an advocate for the value of contemporary genius and the power of the Latin tongue, supporting the literary revival Flavian envisions.
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In Euphuism: Pliny is quoted as an advocate for the value of contemporary genius and the power of the Latin tongue, supporting the literary revival Flavian envisions. Later, in X: On the Way: Quoted by Marius: 'It is…
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In this passage, Marius reaches an emotional and psychological peak by confronting his own mortality and the d…
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