Arthur and the Big Blow-Up: A Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book 20 (Arthur Chapter Books)
(Book #20 in the Arthur Chapter Books Series)
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Book Overview
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius is one of the best-known and most popular works of ancient philosophy, offering spiritual reflections on how best to understand the universe and one's place within it. In short, highly charged comments, Marcus draws on Stoic philosophy to confront challenges that he felt acutely, but which are also shared by all human beings--facing the constant presence of death, making sense of one's social role, grasping the moral significance of the universe. They bring us closer to the personality of the emperor, who is often disillusioned with his own status and with human activities in general; they are both an historical document and a remarkable spiritual diary. This translation by Robin Hard brings out the eloquence and universality of Marcus' thoughts. The introduction and notes by Christopher Gill take account of the most recent work on Marcus and place the Meditations firmly in the ancient philosophical context. A newly translated selection of Marcus' correspondence with his tutor Fronto broadens the picture of the emperor as a person and thinker.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0316123269
ISBN13:9780316123266
Release Date:January 1999
Publisher:Ingram
Weight:0.20 lbs.
Dimensions:19.6" x 11.9" x 11.9"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Too Much a Duplicate of the TV Show
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I like to watch both the TV show and "Arthur" chapter books and normally I enjoy the chapter books for adding in funny and interesting details that don't really fit into the short time-frame of the TV show. I give this four stars for a well-written portrayal of what happened on the TV show, but there really isn't that much of the extra stuff. Also, it's not as humorous as some of the other stories.
A pretty good book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This Arthur book is kind of boring, but it has a unique storyline. The plot goes smoothly, and the characters are believeable in the way they handle the situation. So if you like Arthur books, this is one of the best books that all kids will enjoy.
not for kindergartners
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The book had a good story line. I was trying to introduce my kindergartener to chapter books. She's at a 2nd grade reading level and I wanted to raise her vocabulary level. She remebered the show that goes with the book. She liked the book but said she didn't understand alot of the words, and she didn't have the patience to read the book all in one sitting. Definitely this book is for the older child who has more patience.
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