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# - Marcus Aurelius - Meditations: Adapted for the Contemporary Reader (Greek & Roman Stoic Philosophy)

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Review: Very readable, without over-simplifcation - Nicely translated, digestible but not over-simplified. With any translation, the original words and how it was written carry some weight and I think that is maintained. Yes, some of the sentences do seem to run on... there is a stream of consciousness feeling as you read at times, but that is how Marcus Aurelius wrote from what I can tell looking at other translations, and it keeps you engaged and thinking about what you read. Stoic lessons are meant to be contemplated and reviewed, not memorized as bullet points. I'm not ripping on any other translations, but the handful of reviews that talk about formatting, grammatical errors or poor translation - I do not at all find that to be the case.
Review: Very insightful and clear - Easy to understand. I have four other Meditations translations and this one is by far the best. Give it a whirl. Beware: their is a scammer out there who copied the book and is selling it for profit without work....very shameful.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,840 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Individual Philosophers (Books) #1 in Classic Roman Literature #1 in Rationalist Philosophy |
| Book 1 of 6  | Greek & Roman Stoic Philosophy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,594) |
| Dimensions  | 5.06 x 0.43 x 7.81 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1539952290 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1539952299 |
| Item Weight  | 9.6 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 190 pages |
| Publication date  | November 7, 2016 |
| Publisher  | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very readable, without over-simplifcation
*by A***N on December 17, 2025*

Nicely translated, digestible but not over-simplified. With any translation, the original words and how it was written carry some weight and I think that is maintained. Yes, some of the sentences do seem to run on... there is a stream of consciousness feeling as you read at times, but that is how Marcus Aurelius wrote from what I can tell looking at other translations, and it keeps you engaged and thinking about what you read. Stoic lessons are meant to be contemplated and reviewed, not memorized as bullet points. I'm not ripping on any other translations, but the handful of reviews that talk about formatting, grammatical errors or poor translation - I do not at all find that to be the case.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very insightful and clear
*by H***D on December 11, 2025*

Easy to understand. I have four other Meditations translations and this one is by far the best. Give it a whirl. Beware: their is a scammer out there who copied the book and is selling it for profit without work....very shameful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Words to live by
*by G***N on August 30, 2025*

An Enduring Guide to Inner Peace: A Review of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations "Meditations" by the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is not a book in the traditional sense, but a private journal of self-reflection, philosophical exercises, and Stoic principles. Written not for publication but for personal guidance, this remarkable text has transcended two millennia to become one of the most beloved and influential works of philosophy ever written. Far from a dry academic treatise, Meditations offers a profound and intensely practical guide to living a good, meaningful, and tranquil life. The book’s appeal lies in its raw, unvarnished honesty. We see a man, burdened with the immense responsibility of ruling the Roman Empire, grappling with the same universal struggles that plague us all: anger, frustration, the inevitability of death, the impermanence of things, and the need to find virtue in a chaotic world. Aurelius writes with a quiet urgency, reminding himself to remain calm in the face of adversity, to treat others with kindness and justice, and to focus only on what is within his control—his thoughts, his actions, and his character.

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