At hand is a book in small form that offers a slice of something much greater. The edition by Yale University Press imparts its ratio essendi not only through its compact, pleasing format, but also through a series of subtle claims on the dustjacket. First is the subtitle¾here are collected “the Teachings of a Roman Stoic.” Clearly, the book addresses those for whom the name Musonius Rufus is either completely opaque or sufficiently vague to merit such placement, the indefinite article underlining the obscurity of the author. The motivation for engaging with such an author is offered on the inside of the dustjacket and confirmed by the endorsements on its back. On the one hand, “an explosion of interest in Stoicism from many quarters” in Kurt Lampe’s appraisal, makes the availability of this source-material imperative. On the other, the collection warrants attention precisely insofar as it exemplifies the impetus of this “explosion”, by offering “guidance today,” according to John Sellars; or, in Liz Gloyn’s words, “a guide to living meaningfully.”