Marcus Aurelius

Meditations: with selected correspondence

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ISBN 13:: 9780199573202
author:: Marcus Aurelius
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 19.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Greece
Condition:: New
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A private notebook of philosophical reflections, written by a Roman emperor, offers insights into the human experience. In Meditations With Selected Correspondence, Marcus Aurelius shares his thoughts on life, death, and the moral significance of the universe, drawing on Stoic philosophy to confront challenges that are shared by all. The translation by Robin Hard brings out the eloquence and universality of Marcus' thoughts, while the introduction and notes by Christopher Gill provide context for this historical document. A selection of correspondence with his tutor Fronto adds depth to our understanding of the emperor as a person and thinker. This collection of philosophical reflections provides a unique glimpse into the personality and thought process of one of history's most influential leaders.

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