The Emperor Marcus Antoninus His Conversation with Himself: Together with the Preliminary Discourse of the Learned Gataker ; as Also the Emperor's Life

The Emperor Marcus Antoninus His Conversation with Himself: Together with the Preliminary Discourse of the Learned Gataker ; as Also the Emperor’s Life

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The Emperor Marcus Antoninus His Conversation with Himself: Together with the Preliminary Discourse of the Learned Gataker ; as Also the Emperor's Life by Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of Rome). Available on Amazon.

  • Author: Marcus Aurelius (Emperor of Rome)
  • Published: 1708
  • Pages: 444

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Overall reception: Mostly positive

This 1702 translation by Jeremy Collier of Marcus Aurelius's Meditations represents one of the earliest English renditions of the philosophical classic. The work is primarily available through historical archives and academic repositories, with limited contemporary reader reviews. The edition is notable for including Thomas Gataker's preliminary discourse, André Dacier's biography of Marcus Aurelius, and Cebes the Theban's 'Mythological Picture' as supplementary materials. As a public domain work published before 1930, it has been preserved by institutions like the University of Oxford and made available through platforms like Wikisource and The Online Books Page. The scholarly consensus recognizes this as culturally important work that forms part of the knowledge base of civilization, though modern readers typically engage with more contemporary translations of the Meditations.

What readers loved

  • Historically significant as one of the earliest English translations of Marcus Aurelius's philosophical work from 1702
  • Includes valuable supplementary materials: Gataker's learned preliminary discourse providing scholarly context
  • Contains André Dacier's biographical account of Emperor Marcus Aurelius supported by Dr. Stanhope's collected authorities
  • Features the additional philosophical text 'The Mythological Picture of Cebes the Theban' in the same volume
  • Public domain status allows free access and distribution without copyright restrictions
  • Preserved and digitized by major academic institutions including the University of Oxford
  • Represents Jeremy Collier's scholarly translation work from the original Greek and Latin sources

Common critiques

  • Early 18th-century English language may be difficult for modern readers to parse compared to contemporary translations
  • Limited availability in physical format outside of rare book collections and academic libraries
  • Lacks modern critical apparatus, annotations, and scholarly commentary found in current editions
  • Very few contemporary reader reviews or discussions available to assess reception among general audiences

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Last updated May 18, 2026 Summary based on publicly available reviews. May not reflect every reader's experience.

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