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Meditations: Timeless Wisdom Distilled

Marcus Aurelius

THE MOST IMPACTFUL LESSONS OF MARCUS AURELIUS PAIRED WITH THOUGHTFUL ANALYSIS AND MODERN APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEGANT AND ACCESSIBLE FORMAT

Marcus Aurelius' Meditations is a timeless reflection on resilience, mindfulness, and leading with integrity, widely considered one of the most important texts in Western philosophy. Written as private notes by a Roman emperor, its brilliance lies in its raw honesty and profound simplicity. Aurelius offers reflections on human nature, the fleetingness of life, and the value of virtue, creating a guide to living with purpose and grace even in the face of adversity. The insights he shares are strikingly modern, resonating with readers seeking clarity and calm amidst life's chaos.

The Concise Edition distills Aurelius' thoughts into engaging double-page spreads, pairing his core teachings with thoughtful analysis and modern applications. With its accessible format, this edition invites you to embrace Stoicism and immediately cultivate purpose and tranquility in your life. Calibrated to deliver the key, timeless, perspective-shifting insights rapidly and directly, it will open the door to a world of wisdom and help you learn the best lessons from one of the greatest texts in human history.

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  • Classification : Philosophy
  • Pub Date : AUG 28, 2025
  • Imprint : John Murray One
  • Page Extent : 256
  • Binding : HB
  • ISBN : 9781399821483
  • Price : INR 699
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Marcus Aurelius

MARCUS AURELIUS was born to a prominent Roman family in AD 121 and was later adopted by the future emperor, Antoninus Pius, whom he succeeded in 161. A devoted reader and thinker since childhood, Marcus was in his fifties when he committed his thoughts to paper. He had led a hard life in the service of the state, much of it spent far from home dealing with ugly border disputes, unreliable warlords and attempted coups d'etat. His personal life was marred by the early death of his wife and a difficult relationship with his surviving son. He died, a disappointed man, in the year AD 180. But posterity has looked on his achievements more kindly. The Meditations have given Marcus Aurelius a lasting reputation. His statue stands today on the Capitoline Hill in Rome, framed by Michelangelo's pillars and arches. The reader may have met Marcus more recently in Ridley Scott's film, Gladiator. His part was played by the late Richard Harris, who portrayed the emperor at the end of his days, anxious to avoid leaving the empire in the hands of his cruel and despotic son, Commodus.

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