Meditations

In this Penguin Classic audiobook, Richard Armitage lends his voice to a new translation of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations, a foundational text of Roman Stoic philosophy originally written for the emperor's personal contemplation. Through a series of profound reflections, Aurelius grapples with themes such as virtue, human rationality, and the nature of the divine, offering practical wisdom that has resonated with readers for nearly two millennia. Enhanced by detailed notes from translator Martin Hammond and an insightful introduction by Diskin Clay, this edition makes the timeless insights of Aurelius accessible to modern listeners.