Sonnets From Marcus Aurelius (1920)

Sonnets From Marcus Aurelius is a collection of sonnets written by the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius, and translated into English by the poet, William Ellery Leonard. Originally written in Greek during the second century AD, the sonnets are a reflection of Aurelius' Stoic philosophy and provide insight into his personal beliefs and values. The sonnets cover a range of topics, including the nature of existence, the importance of self-control, and the impermanence of life. Leonard's translation seeks to capture the essence of Aurelius' original work while making it accessible to a modern audience. The book is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of history's most famous philosophers and leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.