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The Consolation of Philosophy

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Boethius composed the Consolatio Philosophiae in the sixth century AD whilst awaiting death under torture. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanor of the author, and the `Menippean' texture have combined to exercise a fascination over students of philosophy and of literature ever since. Professor Walsh has included an introduction and explanatory notes which combined with hi... More
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PublisherOxford University Press Inc
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages240
ISBN-100198152280
ISBN-13978-0198152286
Publication Date04/22/1999
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About Boethius (Author) : Boethius is a published author. Some of the published credits of Boethius include The Consolation of Philosophy (Oxford World's Classics), De Consolatione Philosophiae: Opuscula theologica (Bibliothec... more
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About P. G. Walsh (Editor, Translator) : P. G. Walsh is a published editor and a translator. Some of the published credits of P. G. Walsh include The Consolation of Philosophy (Oxford World's Classics), Summa Theologiae: Volume 42 (Summa The... more
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