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Meditations: The Book of Stoic Wisdom (Essential Pocket Classics)

Meditations: The Book of Stoic Wisdom (Essential Pocket Classics)

Marcus Aurelius, Edwin Ginn (Editor), George Long (Translated by)
$10.00
Publication Date: April 10th, 2026
Publisher:
St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN:
9781250897800
Pages:
272

Description

The timeless classic of Stoic philosophy.

Written by Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius, Meditations is a classic guidebook for those seeking to live a life of purpose, action, and integrity. This powerful text has guided statesmen, inspired philosophers, and challenged seekers for generations. Readers from every walk of life will find fresh, powerful insight in this essential masterpiece of Stoic thought.

With reflections on every element of life—from duty and family to ambition and morality—Meditations offers a clear-eyed vision of a life well-lived and startlingly astute insights for those seeking to walk through the world with wisdom. Marcus’s words echo through the centuries, speaking to the fundamental struggles of human life and offering a unique clarity that has endured for millennia.

About the Author

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus was Roman emperor from 161 to 180. He was the last emperor during the Pax Romana, an era of stability within Rome. Marcus wrote Meditations, a series of reflections for his own guidance and growth, between 170-180 while on campaign. His writings reflect the stoic philosophy of the time and have become a classic of Stoic thought.

EWDIN GINN was an American scholar, publisher, and peace advocate. He was born in Maine in 1838 and attended Tufts University before founding Athenæum Press, a textbook publishing company. He was a staunch advocate for the peace movement and founded the International School of Peace in Boston. He died in Winchester, Massachusetts in 1914.

GEORGE LONG was an English classical scholar. He was born in 1800 and died in 1879.

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