Meditations
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (622 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004INMVDY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 564 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions - a cornerstone of Western thought.. One of the most significant books ever written by a head of State, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 - 180 ce)
"It's worth trying different translations" according to davidhmorgan. I don't know who did the translation for this one but I found it very difficult to follow. This prompted me to look around and I found another translation by George Long (Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus 1862). Even though it's not a recent translation, Long's version is often easier to understand. Compare the translations of the first paragraph for example:This version:Of my grandfather Verus I have learned to be gentle and meek, and to refrain from all anger and passion. From the fa. A word of caution Amazon lumps different translations together as merely variations on how the book is delivered. In this case, the Hays translation is the hardcover, while the authors who translated the paperback and Kindle versions aren't specified. So use the tools available (look inside, free sample) to get an idea of the language used by the author and see if it's something you'd like to read, or if a different translation suits you better.. Pearls of wisdom for life If you have ever been in a situation where you are powerless, helpless and hopeless, and wondered to yourself how cruel and pointless life really is then I will promise you will find this book both interesting and useful. Just don't forget that Marcus Aurelius was an emperor and he had these things to say about life and none of us are the most powerful man in the world, so more the reason to trust the genuineness of his words and thoughts.