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title: "Martino Fine Books Meditations of Marcus Aurelius"
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# 1957 original facsimile Concise 66-page abridged edition Illustrated by Paul McPharlin Martino Fine Books Meditations of Marcus Aurelius

**Price:** R278
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📖 Own a piece of timeless wisdom—because true leaders read classics.

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- **What is this?** Martino Fine Books Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
- **How much does it cost?** R278 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Art Meets Philosophy:** Featuring elegant illustrations by Paul McPharlin that bring ancient Stoicism to life.
- • **Highly Rated Classic:** Join thousands of readers who rate this philosophical gem 4.5 stars for insight and style.
- • **Authentic Vintage Reprint:** Faithfully reproduced from the 1957 original—no OCR shortcuts, just pure, unfiltered philosophy.
- • **Curated for the Modern Reader:** Abridged yet profound, ideal for quick reflection sessions during your hectic day.
- • **Timeless Wisdom, Compact Format:** Experience Marcus Aurelius’ classic meditations in a sleek, 66-page edition perfect for busy minds.

## Overview

This 2019 reprint of the 1957 edition of Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations offers a concise, 66-page abridged version with original illustrations by Paul McPharlin. Faithfully reproduced without OCR, it delivers authentic Stoic philosophy in a compact format, highly rated by readers and ranked among top books in ancient history, ethics, and philosophy.

## Description

2019 Reprint of 1957 Edition. Abridged Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Illustrated by Paul McPharlin and translated by George Long. The Meditations has become a classic

Review: I haven’t read it all yet. I’m sure the book is 6 stars-worthy… - … but this version is only 66 pages. Doesn’t feel like a proper book. Feels like a pamphlet.
Review: Brilliant - As described very happy

## Features

- Item Trademark: MARTINO FINE BOOKS
- manufacturer: Martino Fine Books
- Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.24030386558, 109.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #57,109 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #66 in History of Ancient Rome #178 in Ethics & Morality #200 in Western Philosophy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 187 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I haven’t read it all yet. I’m sure the book is 6 stars-worthy…
*by M***N on 30 October 2024*

… but this version is only 66 pages. Doesn’t feel like a proper book. Feels like a pamphlet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant
*by H***R on 21 February 2026*

As described very happy

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mr. Marcus made me realize that my life belongs to ME!
*by A***R on 9 June 2026*

Inspiration for heart, mind and soul!! The reading was awesome. Showed me my weakness as well as my strength. Made me want to focus more on me vs what goes on around me. Inspires me to take control of my life and to live it to the fullest. Made me aware that with a positive mind I can be a part of making the world a better place...it has to begin with ME!!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Meditations of Marcus Aurelius
- Meditations

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13*