Meditations [Hardcover]

Written by the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius, Meditations offers practical wisdom on overcoming adversity, mastering emotion, cultivating mental toughness, and living with purpose. For centuries, readers have turned to this classic work for daily Stoic guidance on courage, character, mortality, and strength of mind. [Poochigian] has done a wonderful job in working as a conduit for the original ideas and tone of Marcuss Aureliuss accidental great work. In Poochigians hands [An] excellent new translation.... Poochigian notes that, along with being a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius was also a literary artist, a point he underscores. Today, maybe more than ever, we need Marcus Aurelius . . . Poochigian translates Marcus Greek into fluent, colloquial English, at times making the emperor sound like your favorite college professor, at times your therapist . . . This work has been pushing people to live well for two millennia. Now, all we must do is read it again. This new translation makes Marcus advice hit home in an English of unaffected dignity. A classic work of philosophical advice, rendered into our vivid modern vernacular.