{"product_id":"meditations","title":"Meditations","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[An] excellent new translation.... Poochigian notes that, along with being a philosopher, Marcus Aurelius was also a literary artist, a point he underscores.--Joseph Epstein \"Washington Free Beacon\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A timeless philosophical classic, in a vibrant, accessible, and literary translation that captures better than any other Marcus's distinct voice\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t[Poochigian] has done a wonderful job in working as a conduit for the original ideas and tone of Marcus's Aurelius's accidental great work. In Poochigian's hands \n\u003cem\u003eMeditations\u003c\/em\u003e is what it was always meant to be: personal and profound, inquisitive and demanding, grounded and transcendent all at once. Poochigian handles the nuances of both time and language very well. He has returned reading \n\u003cem\u003eMeditations\u003c\/em\u003e to the sensation of moving into a new home and finding the journal of the previous owner buried in the far corner of the attic....Aaron Poochigian is the latest to offer you the diary of the man I have come to call 'The Mentor Emperor' and he has created one of \n\u003cem\u003eMeditations\u003c\/em\u003e' most meaningful and profound renditions.--Jason Mott \"Book Post\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToday, 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.-- \"Kirkus Reviews\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWritten 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. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e This powerful new translation by acclaimed poet and classicist Aaron Poochigian restores the clarity and force of Marcus's voice, making this foundational book of Stoicism more accessible and compelling than ever. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient wisdom for modern life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e - Practical Stoic philosophy for resilience and self-control \n\u003cbr\u003e - Leadership lessons from a philosopher-king \n\u003cbr\u003e - Insights on self-discipline, mindfulness, and emotional balance \n\u003cbr\u003e - Daily Stoic wisdom for navigating life's challenges \n\u003cbr\u003e - A timeless classic for personal growth and self-discovery \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA handsome and enduring gift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e This beautifully crafted hardcover edition--printed on high-quality paper and featuring gold-leaf detailing, painted edges and printed endpapers that make the book look like it is chiseled from solid marble, and a handy gold ribbon for place-keeping--is designed for a lifetime of reading and inspiration. It's an ideal gift for dads, grads, and anyone seeking Stoic guidance and self-improvement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 11\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781324096399, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eIngram Advance\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/01\/2005 pg. 103 (EAN 9780143036272, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2005 pg. 122 (EAN 9780143036272, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 09\/15\/2010 pg. 36 (EAN 9781843793601, Compact Disc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003ePoochigian, Aaron\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAaron Poochigian\u003c\/strong\u003e has published four books of poetry and several translations, including \n\u003cem\u003eAristophanes: Four Plays\u003c\/em\u003e (2021) and \n\u003cem\u003eStung with Love: Poems and Fragments\u003c\/em\u003e by Sappho (2009). 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