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Chaucer's Translation of Boethius's De Consolatione Philosophiae

Chaucer's Translation of Boethius's De Consolatione Philosophiae

Boethuis, Anicius
Chaucer, Geoffrey

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PhilosophyLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162639377
ISBN13: 9781162639376
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chaucer's Translation of Boethius's De Consolatione Philosophiae is a book that contains the English translation of the classic philosophical work De Consolatione Philosophiae by Boethius, translated by the famous English poet Geoffrey Chaucer. Boethius's De Consolatione Philosophiae is a Latin prose work that was written in the early 6th century AD and is considered one of the most important works of medieval philosophy. The book is structured as a dialogue between Boethius and Lady Philosophy, in which they discuss the nature of happiness, the role of fate, and the relationship between free will and divine foreknowledge. Chaucer's translation of this work is considered one of his most significant achievements and is a testament to his skill as a translator and his deep understanding of medieval philosophy. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval philosophy, literature, or history.1868. Boethius, notable Roman philosopher, statesman, and translator, wrote his famous Consolation of Philosophy behind bars, awaiting sentence for defending an alleged conspirator. Shortly after the work was completed, Boethius was found guilty of the treason charge for which he'd been imprisoned, and was promptly executed.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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