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Meditations

Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, (author.). Clay, Diskin (contributor.). Hammond, Martin 1944- (translator.).

Summary: "Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the nature of moral virtue, human rationality, divine providence and Marcus' own emotions. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, in developing his beliefs Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection of extended meditations and short aphorisms that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries." "Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy and eloquence of the original work, with detailed notes elucidating the text. This edition also includes an introduction by Diskin Clay, exploring the nature and development of the Meditations, a chronology, further reading and full indexes."--Jacket.

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  • ISBN: 0140449337
  • ISBN: 0140455418
  • ISBN: 9780140449334
  • ISBN: 9780140455410
  • Physical Description: print
    xlvi, 254 pages ; 20 cm.
  • Publisher: London : Penguin Books, 2006.

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General Note:
New translation from the Greek.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages xli-xlvi) and index.
Target Audience Note:
1040L Lexile
Language Note:
Translated from the Latin.

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