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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (2015, Hardcover)
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This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond and an introduction by Diskin Clay. Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus).
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100141395869
ISBN-139780141395869
eBay Product ID (ePID)202478232
Product Key Features
Book TitleMeditations
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPersonal Growth / General, Ancient / Rome, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, General, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical
Publication Year2015
IllustratorYes
GenrePhilosophy, Self-Help, History
AuthorMarcus Aurelius
Book SeriesA Penguin Classics Hardcover Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight12.8 Oz
Item Length6.9 in
Item Width4.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-430931
Notes byHammond, Martin
Reviews"Here, for our age, is [Marcus's] great work presented in its entirety, strongly introduced and freshly, elegantly translated." --Robert Fagles, Martin Hammond's translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations , like his Iliad and Odyssey , is the work of an unusually gifted translator, and one who understands the value added by careful attention to supplementary material. He writes natural English, direct and often eloquent; the text is well supported by effective notes and a characteristically thorough and well-planned index; Diskin Clay supplies a useful introduction. This is a fine volume, "Here, for our age, is [Marcus's] great work presented in its entirety, strongly introduced and freshly, elegantly translated." -Robert Fagles
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal188
SynopsisA new translation of the philosophical journey that has inspired luminaries from Matthew Arnold to Bill Clinton in a beautiful hardcover gift edition, with a cover designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith World-changing ideas meet eye-catching design: the best titles of the extraordinarily successful Great Ideas series are now packaged in Coralie Bickford-Smith's distinctive, award-winning covers. Whether on a well-curated shelf or in your back pocket, these timeless works of philosophical, political, and psychological thought are absolute must-haves for book collectors as well as design enthusiasts. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years. To provide a full understanding of Aurelius's seminal work, this edition includes explanatory notes, a general index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by Diskin Clay putting the work in its biographical, historical, and literary context, a chronology of Marcus Aurelius's life and career. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators., A leading translation of timeless Stoic philosophy in practical aphorisms that have inspired luminaries like The Daily Stoic author Ryan Holiday, and influenced countless others to use philosophy as a tool for self-improvement and resilience to live a better life in a beautiful hardcover gift edition, with a cover designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith World-changing ideas meet eye-catching design: the best titles of the extraordinarily successful Great Ideas series are now packaged in Coralie Bickford-Smith's distinctive, award-winning covers. Whether on a well-curated shelf or in your back pocket, these timeless works of philosophical, political, and psychological thought are absolute must-haves for book collectors as well as design enthusiasts. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and the values of leadership. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years. To provide a full understanding of Aurelius's seminal work, this edition includes explanatory notes, a general index, an index of quotations, an index of names, and an introduction by Diskin Clay putting the work in its biographical, historical, and literary context, a chronology of Marcus Aurelius's life and career. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators., Written by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius are the spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Today these simple, practical aphorisms continue to offer guidance and consolation to many with their eloquence, wisdom and humility.
LC Classification NumberB580.M3413 2014
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- 18 Sep, 2019
One of my new favorite books
About this particular copy: this is a nice hardcover book with a classically attractive cover, just small enough to fit in a jacket pocket, but just big enough to read without straining the eyes. There is a ribbon bookmark and I like the feel of the paper. Overall this is a rather charming package. Also, the introduction by Diskin Clay was very worthwhile. About the book in general: Marcus Aurelius has little to add to the Greek wisdom from the centuries leading up to his reign, but the unique context of an emperor in his inward reflections trying to cling to the highest ideal possible as though the world depended on it somehow becomes something that resonates with us common folk as we struggle to make the best of our own lives. The unpretentious poeticism of the author's prose is delightful, and the syntax of the Greek original preserved in the translation draws me to another place and time to join in these reflections from outside my own little mundane.
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- 09 Jun, 2021
A book that needs to be more widely read today
Meditations is not a book to sit and read. Its a personal diary that, while written thousands of years ago, is very relevant for today. Read a few pages, a single entry, and then relax, and decide if it has any meaning for you. Many won't, but you will be surprised at how many do.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Mar, 2021
Great little book!
Gorgeous little booik, great value, easy reading, and you can take it anywhere. It also got here on time!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Jan, 2018
Easy to carry, compact book. Great condition.
I was surprised by how beautiful the book looks, like a small bible you can either carry around in a bag, or just hold it in your hand and ponder upon its meditations.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Dec, 2018
The title leaves no questions as to who andcqhatbthe book is about.
This a great edition of a Stoic classic Beautifully bound and a perfect size to pop into a bag to carry anywhere.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Jul, 2018
meditations..very inciteful review of human nature
book was in great shape content is invalueableVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 03 Jun, 2022
Life lessons
I recommend this book because it's full of practical insites for living a more fulfilling life. Teddy Roosevelt and many others kept this book handy throughout their lives just because it was beneficial.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Aug, 2019
It is a great book.
It is a great book to read and a good value.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Dec, 2019
a great reference book for the modern stoic
delivery was prompt and the book is beautifully bound.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Oct, 2019
Meh
It took a very long time for the product to arrive and upon arrival it was moderately beaten up and the quality was just vastly underwhelming.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
