King Alfred's Version Of The Consolations Of Boethius (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163101261)

King Alfred's Version of the Consolations of Boethius is a translation of the classic philosophical work by Boethius, completed by King Alfred of Wessex in the late 9th century. The Consolations of Boethius is a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, in which Boethius reflects on the nature of happiness, the role of fate in human life, and the ultimate nature of reality. King Alfred's translation is notable for its clarity and accessibility, and for the way in which it reflects the concerns and values of Anglo-Saxon England. The book provides a fascinating insight into the intellectual and cultural world of the late Anglo-Saxon period, and is an important work of early English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Boethius
ISBN-10: 1163101265
ISBN-13: 9781163101261
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d