Book cover for Meditations: In Modern English for Young Adults by Marcus Aurelius

Meditations

In Modern English for Young Adults

2023 Released
110 Pages
1-2 Hours
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Independently PublishedISBN 9798867843540
Translated by Spencer Blacke, George Long

Let your child read one of history's most revered philosophies, Stoicism, as if Marcus Aurelius himself was speaking directly to them.

Rewritten to make the book more engaging it allows all stoic concepts to be assimilated easily so that your child can gain wisdom beyond their years.

In this extraordinary book, Marcus Aurelius, speaks to the reader about life, love, and the pursuit of inner peace so that he can discover the power of self-reflection, resilience, and the art of living a meaningful life.

This retranscribed edition of Meditations bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and early understanding. Each page brims with wisdom that will empower young minds to navigate the world around them.

See for yourself a couple excerpts of the original book compared to this book:

Original:
"In the life of a man, his time is but a moment, his being an incessant flux, his senses a dim rushlight, his body a prey of worms, his soul an unquiet eddy, his fortune dark, and his fame doubtful. In short, all that is of body is as coursing waters, all that is of the soul as dreams and vapors; life a warfare, a brief sojourning in an alien land; and after repute, oblivion. Where, then, can man find the power to guide and guard his steps? In one thing and one alone: philosophy."

Meditations in Modern English for Young Adults:
"Life is short, always changing, and our understanding of the world is limited. Our bodies decay over time, and luck is unpredictable. People won't always remember us after we're gone. So, what's the one thing that can always help us? It's philosophy."
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Original:
"Be like the promontory against which the waves continually break, but it stands firm, and tames the fury of the water around it"

Meditations in Modern English for Young Adults:
"Be strong and unshaken like a rock that stands firm, even when waves crash against it, as they eventually fade out."

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Original:
"He who has a vehement desire for posthumous fame does not consider that every one of those who remember him will himself also die very soon"

Meditations in Modern English for Young Adults:
"If you worry too much about what people will say about you after you're gone and make your reputation your main concern, remember that those who knew you will be gone soon too."

Open the doors to timeless wisdom and embark on a captivating intellectual adventure with "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius, retranscribed in modern English for young adults.

Get your copy today and unlock the secrets to a life well-lived.

Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius (121–180 CE) was a soldier and a philosopher considered to be the last of the Five Good Emperors of Rome. During his reign, Rome saw more military victories than ever before. Aurelius defeated the Parthian Empire and fought the Marcomanni, Quadi, and Sarmatians with success despite the encroaching Germanic tribes.

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