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Meditations : Marcus Aurelius: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Book - Very good read Review: You need this book - Favourite book



| ASIN | 8175994754 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,391 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 9 in Philosopher Biographies 37 in New Age Meditation 42 in Spiritual Meditation |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (4,984) |
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition | Reprint |
| ISBN-10 | 9788175994751 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-8175994751 |
| Item weight | 185 g |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 228 pages |
| Publication date | 8 Jan. 2017 |
| Publisher | Fingerprint! Publishing |
S**K
Book
Very good read
N**K
You need this book
Favourite book
M**L
3/5 stars - Profound content, let down slightly by translation and presentation
I bought this paperback edition of Meditations out of academic interest rather than self-help curiosity, having encountered Marcus Aurelius frequently in political theory and moral philosophy. The content itself remains compelling: short, reflective passages that reward slow reading and repetition rather than linear consumption. In my experience, the strength of the book lies in its restraint. Aurelius does not argue or persuade so much as remind, and many entries read like private prompts for intellectual discipline rather than polished doctrine. That makes it surprisingly practical when read in brief sittings. That said, this particular edition is uneven in execution. The translation feels serviceable but occasionally stiff, with phrasing that disrupts flow and makes some passages feel more obscure than necessary. Print quality is adequate for the price, though the text is compact and not especially forgiving for extended reading. As an inexpensive entry point into Stoic thought it works, but readers looking for clarity and literary smoothness may eventually want a more carefully edited translation. I value it as a reference and reflective tool, not as a definitive reading copy.
S**D
Brilliant
Brilliant book I love it
I**I
Liked
Good printing. Nice book
Z**O
It's very good book explaining about philosophy of stoicism and very informative
G**L
Good book
B**R
Good quality as expected
M**E
Excellent
L**Y
More then retail price and not in anywhere close to new condition I am very upset with my order, has weird stains and cracks on the book, wouldn’t buy again.
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