The Meditations, Marcus Aurelius

The Meditations has long been revered as a cornerstone of Stoic philosophy. However, because it was his personal journal, its prose is dense and unorganized. This illustrated, abridged edition brings Aurelius's wisdom into sharp focus by carefully selecting and reorganizing the passages into twelve thematic chapters, each focusing on a central Stoic principle. The resulting narrative feels considered and personal, and the thoughtful illustrations enhance the experience, bringing aesthetic beauty to his enduring ideas.

This artful pocket edition is illustrated by Obvious State cofounder, Evan Robertson and is printed in the United States on beautiful premium paper. It makes a great gift for philosophy and art lovers alike.

THE TRANSLATION
To strike a balance between simplicity and scope, we opted to use a careful combination of Farquharson and Long, with a few judicious edits for clarity. The resulting text retains the poetry of the original without losing its punch and immediacy.

FUN FACT 
We’re peeking into Aurelius’ diary! He never intended to share this journal.

WHAT MAKES IT AWESOME?
It’s broken up into small, digestible bites of wisdom, which we’ve reorganized by theme.

WHY READ IT?
Aurelius doesn’t pull any punches. The entries are his most important epiphanies and self-admonitions written during his 19-year reign over Rome in its golden age.

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• Paperback: 84 pages
• Publisher: Obvious State
• Language: English
• Product dimensions: 4.5 x 0.25 x 6 inches