Marcus Aurelius Meditations Book Illustrations

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. Originally written in Koine Greek, the Meditations is divided into twelve books, which explore such eternal themes as life and death, aspirations and fears, a place of an individual in society, personal priorities, and ways of achieving peace of mind. 

The Meditations has been translated into many languages and has been read by scholars, philosophers, and laypeople alike. This version includes the translation by Gregory Hays’ for The Modern Library with the addition of The Life of Marcus Aurelius biography by Ryan Holiday.