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Meditations (Graphic Art Collector’s Edition)

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By Marcus Aurelius

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Discover Meditations with this striking collector’s edition from Union Square & Co.’s Signature Editions series! The classic texts that shaped our culture feature exclusive cover art by distinguished artist Malika Favre. Her bold, graphic style gives each classic book a small masterpiece for a jacket. Collect the set or prize this Meditations special edition as your showpiece of Stoic philosophy.
 
Unhappy am I, because this has happened to me—Not so, but happy am I, though this has happened to me, because I continue free from pain, neither crushed by the present nor fearing the future. For such a thing as this might have happened to every man; but every man would not have continued free from pain on such an occasion. Why then is that rather a misfortune than this a good fortune? – Book IV, 49.

Literary history and meaning: Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius, is a collection of personal writings, ruminations, and reflections by the second-century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, composed during his reign from 161 to 180 AD. Though not formally published during his lifetime, these reflections on Stoic philosophy and the nature of existence have since been compiled into one of the most influential works of ancient philosophy. Marcus Aurelius’s teachings on living a virtuous life, accepting the inevitable, and finding tranquility amid chaos have transcended time and continue to inspire readers seeking guidance to navigating life’s challenges. Its relevance today lies in its timeless wisdom and practical insights into human nature, making it a perennial source of guidance for individuals striving for inner peace and personal growth.

On Sale
Apr 5, 2022
Page Count
192 pages
Publisher
Union Square & Co.
ISBN-13
9781435172494

Marcus Aurelius

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Marcus Aurelius was Roman emperor from 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher.

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