# Pliny — Marius the Epicurean character guide

> Pliny in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0013-part-ii-xi-the-most-religious-city-in-the-world

## Who they are

The Roman naturalist and author, cited for his observations on the natural world.

## In the story

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

### [X: On the Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-ii-x-on-the-way)

Quoted by Marius: 'It is wonderful how the mind is stirred to activity by brisk bodily exercise.'

### [XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-iv-xxii-the-minor-peace-of-the-church)

Pliny is quoted in a letter to his wife, expressing longing and affection, illustrating the family life that Christianity elevates.

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