Meditations
Marcus Aurelius · English
The Meditations are the private notes, written in Greek, of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180, composed in his later years and partly while on campaign.
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The Meditations are the private notes, written in Greek, of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180, composed in his later years and partly while on campaign. In twelve books of short reflections he reminds himself of Stoic principles: to accept what nature brings, to act justly toward others, to keep his judgment free from passion, and to remember how brief life is. Book I records what he learned from his family, teachers, and friends. This edition gives Meric Casaubon's English version of 1634, with an introduction on the emperor's life, an appendix, a glossary, and notes on the text.
Meditations
Marcus Aurelius · English
The Meditations are the private notes, written in Greek, of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180, composed in his later years and partly while on campaign.
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MARCUS AURELIUS ANTONINUS was born on April 26, A.D. 121. His real name was M. Annius Verus, and he was sprung of a noble family which claimed descent from Numa, second King of Rome. Thus the most religious of emperors came of the blood of the most pious of early kings. His father, Annius Verus, had held high office in Rome, and his grandfather, of the same name, had been thrice Consul. Both his parents died young, but Marcus held them in loving remembrance. On his father's death Marcus was adop
Pagera Editor's Note
The Meditations are the private notes, written in Greek, of Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor from 161 to 180, composed in his later years and partly while on campaign. In twelve books of short reflections he reminds himself of Stoic principles: to accept what nature brings, to act justly toward others, to keep his judgment free from passion, and to remember how brief life is. Book I records what he learned from his family, teachers, and friends. This edition gives Meric Casaubon's English version of 1634, with an introduction on the emperor's life, an appendix, a glossary, and notes on the text.
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