Boethius
The Consolation of Philosophy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674048355
- author:
- Boethius
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 175
- Dimensions:
- 10.8 x 1.9 x 17.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Ancient & Classical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Consolation of Philosophy by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius is a masterpiece of philosophical literature that explores the transitory nature of earthly belongings and the superiority of things of the mind.
Written in a time of great turmoil, this work was composed while its author was imprisoned, cut off from family and friends. Despite these circumstances, it remains one of Western literature's most eloquent meditations on the human condition.
A new translation by David R. Slavitt brings Boethius's ideas to life in a modern and accessible way, preserving the original's unique blend of verse and prose. An introduction by Seth Lerer provides context for readers who may be unfamiliar with the author's background and achievement.
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