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# Meditations

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Review: A very good edition - I am reviewing the paperback edition (2011) of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations in the Oxford World's Classics edition, translated by Robin Hard with an introduction by Christopher Gill. I do not understand the one-star reviews that appear to have become attched to this edition of the Meditations. Those reviews and the images associated with a few of them must be referring to a completely different edition, and not the one I have in front of me that I reently purchased via desertcart. The Oxford World 's Classics edition (2011) is about as close to a perfect edition as you can get as a general reader. The translation is modern and fluent. There are no gobbledygook mistranslations as mentioned in some of the reviews. Robin Hard's translation of the Meditations is based on the the recent text by J. Dalfen (Leipzig, 2nd edn.,1987) while following the earlier translation by A S L Farquharson (Oxford, 1944) here and there. It reads consistently well, with no inappropriate modern slang or grammatical errors. It is a solid and clear text. The 18-page introduction by Christopher Gill is excellent in my view, particularly where it focuses on the form, purpose and style of the book, Marcus's philosophy, and the book's core ideas and recurrent themes. The selection of letters between Marcus and Fronto is also judicious and useful in fleshing out other aspects of Marcus Aurelius's character and thought. The 30-pages of explanatory notes and the index at the end of the book are also very helpful. So, all in all, I am entitely satisfied with this edition. I was simnply amazed to see the negative reviews, and felt prompted to provide this review to put the record straight as far as this specific edtion goes. As I said earier, those negative reviews must be referring to other editions of the Meditations and not to this specific one. This paperback edition Is 176 pages of clear, erudite and thoughtful work. if you want an edition that gives you just what you need to start reading and appreciating Marcus Aurelius's Meditations then this one - the 2011 Oxford Wolrd's Classics by Robin Hard and Christoper Gill - would be a very good place to start. And at the price I paid (£5.76), I am very pleased with it.
Review: Succinct words of wisdom. - Succinct, profound words of wisdom that are as relevant now as they were in Aurelius' times. Makes you think about lifes importance and perspectives. Glad I have read them.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 22 in Philosophy (Books) |
| Customer reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (14,579) |
| Dimensions  | 18.9 x 0.74 x 24.61 cm |
| ISBN-10  | 1470089734 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1470089733 |
| Item weight  | 295 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 128 pages |
| Publication date  | 16 Feb. 2012 |
| Publisher  | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good edition
*by B***Z on 25 May 2022*

I am reviewing the paperback edition (2011) of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations in the Oxford World's Classics edition, translated by Robin Hard with an introduction by Christopher Gill. I do not understand the one-star reviews that appear to have become attched to this edition of the Meditations. Those reviews and the images associated with a few of them must be referring to a completely different edition, and not the one I have in front of me that I reently purchased via Amazon. The Oxford World 's Classics edition (2011) is about as close to a perfect edition as you can get as a general reader. The translation is modern and fluent. There are no gobbledygook mistranslations as mentioned in some of the reviews. Robin Hard's translation of the Meditations is based on the the recent text by J. Dalfen (Leipzig, 2nd edn.,1987) while following the earlier translation by A S L Farquharson (Oxford, 1944) here and there. It reads consistently well, with no inappropriate modern slang or grammatical errors. It is a solid and clear text. The 18-page introduction by Christopher Gill is excellent in my view, particularly where it focuses on the form, purpose and style of the book, Marcus's philosophy, and the book's core ideas and recurrent themes. The selection of letters between Marcus and Fronto is also judicious and useful in fleshing out other aspects of Marcus Aurelius's character and thought. The 30-pages of explanatory notes and the index at the end of the book are also very helpful. So, all in all, I am entitely satisfied with this edition. I was simnply amazed to see the negative reviews, and felt prompted to provide this review to put the record straight as far as this specific edtion goes. As I said earier, those negative reviews must be referring to other editions of the Meditations and not to this specific one. This paperback edition Is 176 pages of clear, erudite and thoughtful work. if you want an edition that gives you just what you need to start reading and appreciating Marcus Aurelius's Meditations then this one - the 2011 Oxford Wolrd's Classics by Robin Hard and Christoper Gill - would be a very good place to start. And at the price I paid (£5.76), I am very pleased with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Succinct words of wisdom.
*by M***N on 5 October 2025*

Succinct, profound words of wisdom that are as relevant now as they were in Aurelius' times. Makes you think about lifes importance and perspectives. Glad I have read them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A really superb book
*by M***E on 25 April 2011*

Marcus Aurelius was emperor of Rome when it was at its peak; after his death, the empire slowly fell apart as those that followed him proved to be poor leaders. He was not the normal example of a Roman Emperor; scholastic, thoughful, abstemious, and this book gives good insight into what motivated him. The book itself is a Victorian translation, and the author has tried to make the text sound a bit dated by using language that he would have found little old, but to us would sound more archaic. Having said that, the words still come through quite well. It appears to be a series of books written over a period of time, and then brought together to make one single volume. There are a lot of really good passages throughout, with many examples of excellent advice for living a full and satisfying life. Although nearly 2000 years old, there is no question that many of his suggestions are as relevant today as they would have been at that time, and I would strongly recommend this book for those looking for ways to improve themselves. I would have given this 5 stars, but the style of writing does make it a bit awkward to follow sometimes. For that reason, I would suggest reading it in smaller sections.

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