Chaucer's Translation of Boethius's De Consolatione Philosophiae Contributor(s): Boethuis, Anicius (Author), Chaucer, Geoffrey (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1432607057 ISBN-13: 9781432607050 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $37.76 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2004 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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. |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical - Poetry | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Literary Criticism | Poetry |
Physical Information: 0.69" H x 6" W x 9" (1.13 lbs) 232 pages |
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