{"product_id":"2940151168779","title":"The Epicurean (Unabridged)","description":"The Epicurean is a novel by Thomas Moore, published in 1827. It relates the story of Alciphron, leader of the Epicurean sect in Athens in the 3rd century AD, in his journey to Egypt seeking the secret of immortality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book purports to be a translation of an ancient, \"curious Greek manuscript\" found in the Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great in Egypt around 1800.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narrative begins with Alciphron's election to the leadership of the \"school\" or \"sect\" of Epicurus. He has a flash of insight indicating to him that \"eternal life\" awaits him in Egypt. Unsure of its meaning, he decides to pursue this premonition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe travels there and undergoes various adventures including initiation into the mysteries of the state religion, in pursuit of the beautiful priestess Altethe. She, a crypto-Christian, escapes the mystery rites with Alciphron, and they journey together along the Nile into Upper Egypt, heading for a Christian monastery, which is run by a follower of Origen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlciphron endures initiation into the Christian religion in hopes of remaining with Alethe. Imperial edict soon establishes the persecution of all Christians who will not renounce their faith, and Alciphron's companions, including Alethe, are captured and killed.","brand":"Bronson Tweed Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47109866914032,"sku":"2940151168779","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940151168779_p0.jpg?v=1764006977","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940151168779","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}