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The Consolation of Philosophy

The Consolation of Philosophy Philosophy

The Consolation of Philosophy

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An accessible translation of the classic writings that influenced Chaucer and Dante 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. Extremely popular throughout medieval Europe, 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" Philosophy. Her instruction on the nature of fortune and happiness, good and evil, fate and free will, restore his health and bring him to enlightenment. Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
1999-11-25
Publication Date:
2000-05-01
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0140447806
ISBN13:
9780140447804
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Maximum Reading Age:
99
Weight:
136 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
196 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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