Consolation of Philosophy

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 eversince. Professor Walsh has included an introduction and explanatory notes which combined with his new translation make the text accessible to general readers and scholars alike.Boethius is the author of 'Consolation of Philosophy', published 1957 under ISBN 9780804460576 and ISBN 0804460574.