Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, Roman Emperor: his Meditations. Translated by Meric
Casaubon. Edited, with Introduction, Appendix, and Glossary, by W. H. D. Rouse (J. M. Dent. 7s. 6d.)— This is a handsome volume, not unworthy of its subject matter. There is not room for saying much that is new about the Meditations ; nevertheless, Mr. Rouse's introduction is well worth reading. The comparison which he draws between Marcus Aurelius and Thomas h Kempis is particularly interesting and suggestive. One would give much to know whether this righteous, self-disciplined man had any thoughts of the faith which he persecuted other than as the exitiabi/is superstitio which Tacitus supposed it to be. An appendix contains a prdcis of the corre- spondence between Aurelius and hie tutor, M. Cornelius Pronto, with notes. The " glossary " is an explanatory index of names and places.
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