Meditations (Penguin Classics) (History)

• Book Name : Meditations (Penguin Classics)
• Subject : History
• Language : English
• Publisher : Penguin Publishers
• Author : Marcus Aurelius
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Meditations (Penguin Classics) - Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.

Translated with notes by MARTIN HAMMOND with an Introduction by DISKIN CLAY

Martin Hammond's translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations, like his Iliad and Odyssey, is the work of an unusually gifted translator, and one who understands the value added by careful attention to supplementary material. He writes natural English, direct and often eloquent; the text is well supported by effective notes and a characteristically thorough and well-planned index; Diskin Clay supplies a useful introduction. This is a fine volume -- Malcolm Heath ? Greece & Rome Journal

Marcus is well served by this new translation. Hammond has a pithy turn of phrase to match the emperor's own . . . His notes abound in helpful explanation and illuminating cross-reference. Diskin Clay contributes a sparkling and sympathetic introduction. The combination of introduction, translation and notes is as good as they get -- John Taylor ? Journal of Classics Teaching.

Product details

Publisher : Penguin Classics; Annotated edition (27 April 2006)
Language: : English
Paperback : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 0140449337
ISBN-13 : 978-0140449334
Item Weight : 224 g
Dimensions : 12.95 x 1.78 x 19.69 cm
Country of Origin : United Kingdom