{"product_id":"the-illustrated-meditations-life-lessons-from-marcus-aurelius-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated Meditations: Life Lessons from Marcus Aurelius - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarcus Aurelius\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoanna Lisoweic\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eJames Romm\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStunning artworks bring more than sixty reflections from the iconic Stoic work \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e by Marcus Aurelius to vivid life.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"What is not good for the hive is not good for the bee either.\" --Marcus Aurelius\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRoman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote the twelve books of \u003ci\u003eMeditations \u003c\/i\u003eover two thousand years ago as a personal diary of notes, nudges, and mental exercises to help him live a good life. His work has since become one of the greatest works of spiritual reflection ever written--required reading for statespersons and philosophers and inspiration to generations of readers who have responded to the intimacy of his writing. With their gentle instructions on living stoically, in harmony with nature, and in pursuit of the common good, Aurelius's lessons still resonate today, helping us manage the modern malaise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully designed book features a curated selection from modern philosopher James Romm of the most significant life lessons, arranged in chapters that touch on the mind, living well, nature, community, compassion, time, death, and more. Woodcut-style art adds texture and color to the pages, illustrating the concepts of each lesson in the book. Chapter introductions explain each lesson's history and philosophy, and throughout, modern philosophical commentary expands on each lesson, making this a perfect Stoic starting point and gift for anyone who loves ancient philosophy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarcus Aurelius Antoninus\u003c\/b\u003e (121-180 CE) was a Roman emperor and general who ruled for two decades. He was a Stoic philosopher who wrote \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e in Greek for his personal instruction, drawing on the work of Epictetus. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Romm \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Classics at Bard College in Annandale, New York, and the author of several books on the ancient world, including \u003ci\u003eDying Every Day: Seneca at the Court of Nero\u003c\/i\u003e. His reviews and essays appear regularly in \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eLondon Review of Books\u003c\/i\u003e. He is editor of the Ancient Lives series published by Yale University Press. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Lisoweic\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator known for her bold style of work inspired by the beauty of nature. She graduated from Edinburgh College of Art with a B.A. in illustration, and lives in Yorkshire, England. Her clients include Penguin Random House, Faber \u0026amp; Faber, and Pavilion.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.8 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48353602666666,"sku":"9780593800003","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/lWmG4mqE659780593800003.webp?v=1779918718","url":"https:\/\/wiccancenter.com\/it\/products\/the-illustrated-meditations-life-lessons-from-marcus-aurelius-hardcover","provider":"Wiccan Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}