BOETHIUS CONSOLATION OF PHILOSOPHY

Boethius Consolation of Philosophy

Boethius Consolation of Philosophy

Book Reflection

The Consolation of Philosophy is a masterpiece of philosophical literature, conceived by the author imprisoned and exiled to await the final opinion of impeachment against him, condemning it to be executed. It consists of five books. Turn is written in verse and prose. It is a dialogue Boethius held by the lady Philosophy. Starting in verse, Boethius recounts his emotionally depressed unhappy fate, which was once prosperous and happy. The problem in such circumstances overwhelms his heart is clearly expressed in the fifth verse of the first book and ...