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Meditations
Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome · ~374 min total
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About Meditations
The private journal of a Roman emperor, never meant for publication. Marcus Aurelius wrote these short reflections on duty, mortality, and resilience for himself — and they’ve been a self-help bestseller for almost two thousand years.
Why it works as an audiobook
Short aphoristic entries are ideal for sleep-timer listening — one chapter (often just a few pages) per evening. The most-listened-to philosophy audiobook for a reason.
- Genre: Philosophy
- Themes: stoicism, philosophy, self-help classic, ancient wisdom
- Approximate length: 6 hours
- Source: Project Gutenberg #2680 (public domain)
Frequently asked questions
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Is the Meditations audiobook free?
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Who wrote Meditations?
Meditations was written by Marcus Aurelius. It was first published in 180.
How long is the Meditations audiobook?
Meditations is 6 hours 14 minutes long at normal speed, spread across 20 chapters. Adjust the speed, or read even faster with RSVP speed-reading, in the free Éist app.
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