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Alfred and His World
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The piece argues that King Alfred's translation of Boethius' 'De Consolatione Philosophiæ' into Old English does more than merely adapt a Latin classic-it presents a vision of existence itself as fundamentally dialogic. Using Mikhail Bakhtin's theories on dialogue as a model, this dissertation argues that Alfred's literary canon consistently portrays dialogue not simply as conversation, but as integral to the structure of the universe, governing human experience, moral reality, and nature. Through meticulous textual analysis and engagement with existing works in the field of Alfredian studies, this work offers a vision of Alfred's 'Boethius' as a pioneering, proto-novelistic text whose dialogic universe continues to speak powerfully today.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
46
Release Date:
2025-05-05
Publication Date:
2025-05-05
Publisher:
Lulu.com
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1326469312
ISBN13:
9781326469313
Weight:
83 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
3 cm
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