Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180
"Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus" by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius is a series of personal writings composed between 170-180 CE. Written in Greek as private notes to himself during military campaigns, these reflections on Stoic philosophy were never intended for publication. Divided into twelve books, the work explores how to maintain inner tranquility, live according to reason, and find one's place in the universe. Aurelius examines judgment, ethical principles, and freedom from material distractions, offering timeless guidance on cultivating wisdom and self-control. ... Read more
About this eBook
| Author | Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, 121-180 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Long, George, 1800-1879 |
| Title | Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditations |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Turgut Dincer, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion |
| Subject | Life |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15877 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15877-8 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7635 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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