Meditations - Softcover

Aurelius, Marcus

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1511739886 ISBN 13: 9781511739887

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

"Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them."

Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.

Méric Casaubon’s famous 1634 translation of Meditations was the first English version of the Stoic masterwork to be reprinted many times because of its widespread popularity. The Shakespearean language has been called difficult by modern standards but the poetic Elizabethan prose greatly enhances this deeply spiritual work. Aurelius is no less eloquent or articulate than in later versions and the power of his thoughts and ideas are beautifully conveyed.

About this title

About the Author:

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus (121-180 AD) was Roman Emperor from 161 to 180. He ruled with Lucius Verus as co-emperor from 161 until Verus' death in 169. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors, and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers.

Florence Estienne Méric Casaubon (1599-1671) was a French-English classical scholar. He was born in Geneva to a French father, scholar Isaac Casaubon; he was named for his godfather Meric de Vic. After education in Sedan, at an early age he joined his father in England, and completed his education at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford (B.A. 1618; M.A. 1621; D.D. 1636).

Review:

"Here, for our age, is [Marcus's] great work presented in its entirety, strongly introduced and freshly, elegantly translated." --Robert Fagles

"From the Trade Paperback edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1511739886
• ISBN 13: 9781511739887
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 115