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  • The Consolation of Philosophy

    by Anicius Boethius ...
    Boethius was an eminent public figure under the Gothic emperor Theodoric, and an exceptional Greek scholar. When he became involved in a conspiracy and was imprisoned in Pavia, it was to the Greek philosophers that he turned. THE CONSOLATION was written in the period leading up to his brutal execution. It is a dialogue of alternating prose and verse between the ailing prisoner and his 'nurse' ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Consolation of Philosophy

    With an Introduction and Contemporary Criticism

    by Anicius Boethius, Scott Goins ...
    Series series Ignatius Critical Editions
    Written in the sixth century, The Consolation of Philosophy was one of the most popular and influential works of the Middle Ages. Boethius composed the masterpiece while imprisoned and awaiting the death sentence for treason. The Christian author had served as a high-ranking government official before falling out of favor with Roman Emperor Theodoric, an Arian. In the Consolation, Boethius ... Read more

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  • The Consolation of Philosophy (translated by Walter John Sedgefield)

    Enriched edition. A Timeless Exploration of Human Existence and the Pursuit of Wisdom

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Owen Bradshaw ...
    In "The Consolation of Philosophy," originally penned in the early 6th century and presented here in Walter John Sedgefield's nuanced translation, Boethius grapples with profound themes of fortune, suffering, and the pursuit of happiness amidst existential despair. The text artfully blends prose and poetic verse, echoing the classical traditions of Roman philosophy while engaging with the deeply ... Read more

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  • The Consolation of Philosophy

    Enriched edition. Translation by H. R. James

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Melanie Harper ...
    Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius' 'The Consolation of Philosophy' is a philosophical and theological work that delves into themes of fate, free will, and the nature of good and evil. Written in a Neoplatonic style, the book is a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, exploring the complexities of human existence and the pursuit of truth and happiness. Boethius employs allegory and ... Read more

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  • THE CONSOLATION OF PHILOSOPHY (The Cooper Translation)

    Enriched edition.

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Melanie Harper ...
    Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius's 'The Consolation of Philosophy' is a thought-provoking philosophical work written in the form of a poetic dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy. In this masterpiece, Boethius grapples with profound questions about the nature of happiness, fortune, and the existence of evil in the world. The book combines elements of philosophy, poetry, and prose, making ... Read more

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  • The Consolation Of Philosophy

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius,H. R. James ...
    The book called 'The Consolation of Philosophy' was throughout the Middle Ages, and down to the beginnings of the modern epoch in the sixteenth century, the scholar's familiar companion. Few books have exercised a wider influence in their time. It has been translated into every European tongue, and into English nearly a dozen times, from King Alfred's paraphrase to the translations of Lord Preston ... Read more

    $6.59 CAD

  • Delphi Collected Works of Boethius (Illustrated)

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 121 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    Boethius was a sixth century Roman statesman and philosopher, who attained high honours under Theodoric the Ostrogoth. He fell from favour, was tried for treason, wrongly condemned and imprisoned at Ticinum (Pavia), where he wrote his renowned ‘The Consolation of Philosophy’. He was put to death in 524, to the great remorse of Theodoric and he was later revered as a saint. ‘The Consolation of ... Read more

    $2.73 CAD

  • The Consolation of Philosophy (translated by H. R. James M.A.)

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius ...
    Translated by H. R. James ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: "The Consolation of Philosophy (translated by H. R. James M.A.)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Consolation of Philosophy (Latin: Consolatio Philosophiae) is a philosophical work by Boethius, written around the year 524. It has been described as the single most important and influential work in the West on Medieval and ... Read more

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  • The Consolation of Philosophy (translated by Walter John Sedgefield)

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius ...
    In "The Consolation of Philosophy," translated by Walter John Sedgefield, Boethius presents a poignant exploration of the nature of happiness, fate, and the human condition during his unjust imprisonment. Written in the early sixth century, this philosophical treatise takes the form of a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, who personifies wisdom. The work is characterized by its blend ... Read more

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  • The Consolation of Philosophy (translated by H. R. James M.A.) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Late-Antique Dialogue on Fortune, Providence, Free Will, and True Happiness

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Imogen Brackenwell ...
    The Consolation of Philosophy, here in H. R. James's translation, is a profound late-antique meditation cast in the elegant form of a prosimetrum, alternating prose dialogue with lyric verse. Written as a dramatic encounter between the imprisoned Boethius and the personified Lady Philosophy, it examines fortune, suffering, providence, free will, and the nature of true happiness. Its style unites ... Read more

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  • The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius. Illustrated

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius ...
    Translated by H.R. James ...
    "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius is a timeless philosophical work that explores themes of fortune, happiness, fate, and the human condition. Written during Boethius's imprisonment in the early 6th century, this profound text blends classical philosophy with personal reflection, creating a narrative that has resonated with readers for centuries. The book is structured as a dialogue ... Read more

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  • The Consolation of Philosophy (translated by W. V. Cooper) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Prison Dialogue on Fortune, Providence, Suffering, and the Consolations of Reason

    by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, Imogen Brackenwell ...
    The Consolation of Philosophy is a profound late antique dialogue in which the imprisoned Boethius, awaiting execution, is visited by the personified Lady Philosophy. Alternating prose argument with lyric verse, the work fuses Platonic, Stoic, and Christian-inflected moral reflection while largely avoiding explicit doctrine. In W. V. Cooper's translation, its lucid movement from lament to ... Read more

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