Meditations: The Annotated Edition by Marcus Aurelius Paperback Book

Description: Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Robin Waterfield With prose that is "wonderfully sober and taut" (Wall Street Journal), this definitive translation of Marcus Aureliuss Meditations offers insight into the mind of Ancient Romes sixteenth emperor and inspiration for living today FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was the sixteenth emperor of Rome-and the most powerful man in the world. Yet he was also an intensely private person, with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks that have come to be called his Meditations. Never intended for publication, the work has proved an inexhaustible source of wisdom and one of the most important Stoic texts of all time.This annotated edition offers the definitive translation of this classic and much beloved text, from world-renowned classics expert Robin Waterfield. Illuminating one of the greatest works of popular philosophy for new readers, it enriches the understanding of even the most devoted Stoic. Author Biography Robin Waterfield is a British classical scholar, translator, and editor, specializing in Ancient Greek philosophy. He lives in Greece. Review "[This translation] is wonderfully sober and taut, the choices felicitous....The volumes stand-out feature is its wide-ranging set of footnotes, offering assistance to novice readers, insights that will intrigue specialists, and reformulations that clarify Marcus thoughts."--Wall Street Journal"A dazzling new translation... Readers: Do not skip the introduction. In hard-hitting and eloquent prose, Waterfield explains the personal and private meditations of an emperor who turns to Stoicism for exercises in becoming a better person and a better world leader."--Nancy Sherman, professor of philosophy, Georgetown University"A splendid translation... The notes and introduction are detailed but clear, authoritative both historically and philosophically, telling modern readers what they need to know. This is the best translation of the Meditations available today."--Brad Inwood, William Lampson Professor of Philosophy and Classics, Yale University"The best of both worlds: a lively, readable, and engaging translation, supplemented by extensive notes drawn from up-to-date scholarship. Marcus emerges from the mists of time with a clear voice and a compelling vision."--Tad Brennan, professor of philosophy and classics, Cornell University"The full and accessible notes make this volume particularly useful for those reading the work as life-guidance, as well as for other readers."--Chris Gill, Classical Review"This is a valuable addition to our stock of modern translations of the Meditations. The translation is accurate but also accessible and powerful. The full and informative introduction and the notes, helpfully placed at the foot of each page, make this a book that offers much to a wide variety of readers."--Christopher Gill, emeritus professor of ancient Thought, University of Exeter, and author of Greek Thought"This new edition of the Meditations really is superb. Robin Waterfield is one of the most accomplished translators of ancient Greek out there. His [translation is] lucid and precise...and the extensive notes take into account the latest scholarship while remaining accessible. This must surely become the first choice English edition of the Meditations for decades to come." --John Sellars, author of Lessons in Stoicism"Do we need another translation of Marcus Aureliuss Meditations? Yes, especially when it is so thoroughly and informatively annotated as Waterfields. The introduction alone is worth the price of admission."--Massimo Pigliucci, author of How to Be A Stoic Long Description Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) was the sixteenth emperor of Rome-and the most powerful man in the world. Yet he was also an intensely private person, with a rich interior life and one of the wisest minds of his generation. He collected his thoughts in notebooks that have come to be called his Meditations . Never intended for publication, the work has proved an inexhaustible source of wisdom and one of the most important Stoic texts of all time.This annotated edition offers the definitive translation of this classic and much beloved text, from world-renowned classics expert Robin Waterfield. Illuminating one of the greatest works of popular philosophy for new readers, it enriches the understanding of even the most devoted Stoic. Review Quote "Robin Waterfield has given us a splendid translation of Marcus: accurate and idiomatic, it captures the personal tone of the Meditations wonderfully. The notes and introduction are detailed but clear, authoritative both historically and philosophically, telling modern readers what they need to know. This is the best translation of the Meditations available today." -- Brad Inwood , William Lampson Professor of Philosophy and Classics, Yale University Promotional "Headline" With prose that is "wonderfully sober and taut" ( Wall Street Journal ), this definitive translation of Marcus Aureliuss Meditations offers insight into the mind of Ancient Romes sixteenth emperor and inspiration for living today Details ISBN1541673867 Author Robin Waterfield Pages 384 Publisher Basic Books Year 2022 ISBN-10 1541673867 ISBN-13 9781541673861 Format Paperback Imprint Basic Books Country of Publication United States Subtitle The Annotated Edition US Release Date 2022-09-15 Publication Date 2022-09-15 UK Release Date 2022-09-15 DEWEY 188 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-12-12 NZ Release Date 2022-12-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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