Meditations (Translated by George Long with an Introduction by Alice Zimmern) Paperback - 2015
by Marcus Aurelius; George Long (Translator); Introduction by Alice Zimmern
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Readers describe Meditations as a spare, aphoristic journal of Stoic self-reminders that feels strikingly modern. It is widely praised for practical guidance on self-discipline, focusing on the present, accepting what cannot be controlled, and confronting mortality, while humanizing a powerful ruler wrestling with doubt. Many recommend reading slowly, dipping in and out, and choosing a clear translation (e.g., Gregory Hays or Martin Hammond). Criticisms focus on repetition, moralizing tone, and occasional detachment or privilege; a minority found it dull or unhelpful. Overall, it’s regarded as a quotable, foundational classic with enduring relevance.
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Widely known as Meditations today, Marcus Aurelius initially compiled the twelve books that make up the work as private journals. The books were originally written in Ancient (Medieval) Greek by the title (ta eis heauton) which translates to "That which is to Himself".
The earliest reference to the work is from Herodian in the 3rd century, who mentions Marcus Aurelius' literary legacy, and there are later references from Arethas of Caesarea in the 10th century and John Tzetzes in the 12th century. The book was first divided into twelve books by the Suda lexicon published in the 10th century. The text is based mainly on two manuscripts: the Codex Palatinus (P) and the Codex Vaticanus (A), which was printed by Wilhelm Xylander in 1558.
The modern history of Meditations dates from the issue of the first printed edition (editio princeps) by Wilhelm Xylander, which appeared in Latin in 1558 or 1559. The original manuscript from which it was printed is now lost, so this text has become one of the two principal sources of all modern texts. First English translation was made in 1634 by Meric Casaubon.
Meditations has always been an extremely popular text and it continues to help and inspire readers today.
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- Title Meditations (Translated by George Long with an Introduction by Alice Zimmern)
- Author Marcus Aurelius; George Long (Translator); Introduction by Alice Zimmern
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 142
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Digireads.com
- Publication date 2015-06-16
- ISBN 9781420951103 / 1420951106
- Weight 0.41 lbs (0.19 kg)
- Dimensions 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.33 in (21.59 x 13.97 x 0.84 cm)
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- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Italy
- Category Philosophy
- Dewey Decimal Code 188
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