Marius the Epicurean · Character
Saint Lewis
King Louis IX of France, cited as a model of Christian kingship.
minor
Also known as Lewis, Saint Lewis of France
First appearance: part iv xxviii anima naturaliter christiana
Saint Lewis shows up with force in XIX: The Will as Vision. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Cited as an example of the true king who exiles himself from the better land to serve others.
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- Historical, Mythological, and Religious Figures
- Protagonist
- Imperial and Courtly Circle
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this passage, Marius reaches an emotional and psychological peak by confronting his own mortality and the d…
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See Saint Lewis in part iv xxviii anima naturaliter christiana