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Meditations

The Annotated Edition
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Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and translated by Robin Waterfield is a series of personal writings by the Roman Emperor, reflecting on his Stoic philosophy. The book offers insights into his thoughts on virtue, wisdom, and self-discipline, providing timeless guidance on leading a meaningful life.
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With prose that is "wonderfully sober and taut" (Wall Street Journal), this definitive translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations offers insight into the mind of Ancient Rome's sixteenth emperor and inspiration for living today

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Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was the sixteenth emperor of Rome and the most powerful man in the world. Yet he was also an intensely private person, with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks that have come to be called his Meditations. Never intended for publication, the work has proved an inexhaustible source of wisdom and one of the most important Stoic texts of all time.

This annotated edition offers the definitive translation of this classic and much beloved text, from world-renowned classics expert Robin Waterfield. Illuminating one of the greatest works of popular philosophy for new readers, it enriches the understanding of even the most devoted Stoic.

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Described as a wonderfully sober, taut, and engaging translation, Meditations by Robin Waterfield and Marcus Aurelius comes highly recommended. Reviewers praise its detailed and accessible notes, as well as a comprehensive introduction that provides valuable context. This edition is lauded for its clarity, readability, and thoroughness, making it an excellent choice for both novices and specialists in philosophy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781541673861

Publisher: Basic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Basic Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Robin Waterfield is a British classical scholar, translator, and editor, specializing in Ancient Greek philosophy. He lives in Greece.

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