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King Alfred's Version Of The Consolations Of Boethius

King Alfred's Version Of The Consolations Of Boethius

by Boethius
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King Alfred�������s Version of The Consolations of Boethius is a translation of the Latin work, The Consolation of Philosophy, by the Roman philosopher Boethius. The book was translated into Old English by King Alfred the Great, who was the King of Wessex in the late 9th century. The Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical work that explores the nature of happiness, the problem of evil, and the role of God in the world. The book is structured as a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, who offers him consolation in his time of suffering. King Alfred�������s translation is considered a significant work of Old English literature and provides insight into the intellectual and cultural life of Anglo-Saxon England. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, a glossary of Old English words, and notes on the translation.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.

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Pub dateJan 17, 2007
ISBN-101432503529
ISBN-139781432503529
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9 × 0.7 × 6 in
Weight1 lb
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