Marcus Aurelius
마르쿠스 아우렐리우스
121–180
Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. On military campaigns he kept a private notebook of reminders to himself — how to stay calm, act justly and accept what he could not change. Nearly two thousand years later, those notes are one of the most widely read books of practical wisdom.
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Meditations
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Reading Marcus Aurelius in English: quick answers
- Who was Marcus Aurelius?
- Marcus Aurelius (121–180): Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher. On military campaigns he kept a private notebook of reminders to himself — how to stay calm, act justly and accept what he could not change. Nearly two thousand years later, those notes are one of the most widely read books of practical wisdom.
- What can I read by Marcus Aurelius on SeoJae Story?
- Meditations, in 3 parts, based on the public-domain English translation.
- Is Marcus Aurelius hard to read in English?
- The sentences and vocabulary are simplified to about CEFR B2, but the arguments, key terms and famous lines are kept. Each part ends with a plain “In plain words” explainer, and you can tap any word for its meaning.
- Is there a Korean translation?
- Yes. Every sentence has a Korean translation, and the full translation can be opened under the text, along with audio narration, vocabulary and a comprehension check.