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What was the title of Pater's first book?

  • Studies in the History of the Renaissance

  • Marius the Epicurean

  • Imaginary Portraits

  • Appreciations

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Studies in the History of the Renaissance was Pater's first book, published in 1873. It is a collection of essays on various aspects of the Renaissance, including art, literature, and history. The book was highly influential in shaping the aesthetic and cultural values of the late Victorian period. Pater's writing is characterized by its emphasis on beauty, form, and the importance of individual experience.
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