The Harvard Classics- Plato – Epictetus – Marcus Aurelius

The Harvard Classics: Plato – Epictetus – Marcus Aurelius

Author(s): Plato, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius
Translated by Benjamin Jowett, Hastings Crossley, George Long
Edited by Charles W. Eliot, LL.D.

Publisher:  Grolier Enterprises

Edition & Year:  1988 Edition

Pages: 345 pages ( hard cover)

Size: 5 x 8.5 inches

The Harvard Classics: Plato – Epictetus – Marcus Aurelius, published by Grolier Enterprises in 1988, is a profound anthology of classical philosophical texts that continue to shape Western thought. Spanning 345 pages in a convenient 5 x 8.5 inch format, this edition unites the moral and metaphysical teachings of three towering figures of antiquity—Plato, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius—in acclaimed English translations.

This volume includes:

• The Apology, Phaedo, and Crito of Plato, translated by Benjamin Jowett – offering deep reflections on justice, the soul, and Socratic ethics.

• The Golden Sayings of Epictetus, translated by Hastings Crossley – capturing the essence of Stoic discipline and the pursuit of inner peace.

• The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, translated by George Long – an introspective guide to leadership, self-control, and philosophical resilience.

Curated and edited by Charles W. Eliot, LL.D., this edition features insightful introductions and annotations that contextualize the works within their historical, ethical, and intellectual frameworks. Designed as part of The Harvard Classics series, this collection was envisioned to provide a foundational liberal education through the greatest works of world literature.

Whether you are a student of classical philosophy, a modern-day Stoic, or a reader seeking enduring wisdom for contemporary life, this volume serves as a compact and comprehensive gateway into the moral philosophies of Ancient Greece and Rome. The texts confront timeless questions of mortality, virtue, fate, and self-mastery—making them relevant across ages and cultures.

Perfect for philosophy enthusiasts, ethics scholars, spiritual seekers, and collectors of classical literature, this beautifully bound edition is as intellectually enriching as it is collectible.

• Published by Grolier Enterprises in 1988

• 345 pages of timeless classical philosophy

• Includes Plato’s Apology, Phaedo, Crito, Epictetus’s Golden Sayings, and Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations

• Translated by renowned scholars: Benjamin Jowett, Hastings Crossley, and George Long

• Edited and annotated by Charles W. Eliot, LL.D. with scholarly introductions

• Compact and durable 5 x 8.5 inch edition, ideal for libraries and personal shelves

• Essential reading for those interested in Stoicism, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Roman Ethics, and Self-Mastery