Meditations
Penguin Classics
Failed to add items
Add to cart failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
New to Audible Prime Member exclusive: 2 credits with free trial
Meditations
Buy Now for ₹888.00
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Richard Armitage
-
Written by:
-
Marcus Aurelius
-
Diskin Clay
-
Martin Hammond
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
This Penguin Classic is performed by Richard Armitage, star of Peter Jackson'sThe Hobbit trilogy and also known for his roles in Ocean's 8 and Spooks. This definitive recording is translated with notes by Martin Hammond and an introduction by Diskin Clay. Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy.
Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius's own emotions. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years.
Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy and eloquence of the original work, with detailed notes elucidating the text. This edition also includes an introduction by Diskin Clay, exploring the nature and development of the Meditations. Marcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus). He ruled alone from 169, and spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions, and was a persecutor of Christians. His fame rest, above all, on his Meditations, a series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which represent a Stoic outlook on life. He was succeeded by his natural son, thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors.
Public Domain (P)2019 Penguin AudioWhat listeners say about Meditations
Average Customer RatingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 20-03-20
Richard Armitage is the cherry on the cake
Meditations is perhaps the most life changing book I have ever read. It has elevated my consciousness and enlightened me with consideration of my life and urged me to ask “why am i doing this”.
I wish everyone should read this book.
Because, Marcus Aurelius has written this from the perspective of a god.
Because to us, it’s a straight line. But to him, this life is a circle.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
7 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 18-12-19
Profound Wisdom
Timeless words of Marcus Aurelius- as relevant in his times- the early decades of AD- is as of ours.
Richard Armitage is, as always, a joy to listen to! He brings depth of feeling to the performance. What a wonderful voice and diction!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 20-02-23
a long read but highly insightful
it's definitely a long read.but gives an insight from a different perspective. take your time to read..its worth it.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 08-12-20
spiritual
An spiritual experience. Requires concentration but makes you realize futility of desires, unnecessary attachments etc.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 10-08-20
Must Read
Doesnt matter what problems you are facing in your life the book has answers and brings calmness.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 24-05-23
Life changing
I've heard many people say that this book changed their life and I agree. Probably the best thing about it is that it was never meant to be read by anyone else. So everything in the book is pure thought, without any intention to "sell" us something. The content is repetitive, but it helps in remembering stuff and setting it in your mind more permanently. Most of the notes are good but every now and then there is some note that hits you like a bullet.
Best regards to the narrator too, feels like Marcus Aurelius himself is speaking.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 05-01-22
wisdom from ever for ever
the narration goes really well with the subject and tone.
for me personally I will need to listen to this many times to get it all. deep deep wisdom.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 17-06-23
An indispensable part of everyday life
i never miss MY time without this. whether everyday or every once in a while. as the introspective philosopher would say, get back to it, in all humility, as a human. thank you for changing my life for the better. thank you to the humble author, Marcus Aurelius and the narrator Richard Armitage to find the humility and Grace in me, at every moment
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 26-11-20
Need to listen multiple times to truly understand
Need to listen multiple times to truly understand the book. And to learn the virtues of the gentle man.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
5 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 20-03-24
Applicability and relevance to everyday life
This is one of those things that you cannot completely absorb in one listen. It takes several iterations and quite a bit of thought to actually apply one of the meditations to one's life. So, this book is one I will return to many more times, and start listening to at random. And when I do, I will take some more time to process what I listen to.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!