{"title":"Books by Boethius","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780199540549","title":"The Consolation of Philosophy","description":"Boethius composed the De Consolatione Philosophiae in the sixth century AD whilst awaiting death under torture, condemned on a charge of treason which he protested was manifestly unjust. Though a convinced Christian, in detailing the true end of life which is the soul's knowledge of God, he consoled himself not with Christian precepts but with the tenets of Greek philosophy. This work dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; writers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante were inspired by it. In England it was rendered in to Old English by Alfred the Great, into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer, and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanour of the author, and the 'Menippean' texture of part prose, part verse have combined to exercise a fascination over students of philosophy and literature ever since. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201601372338,"sku":"9780199540549","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780199540549.jpg?v=1786012927"},{"product_id":"9780691259161","title":"How to Cope – An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship","description":"A vivid and accessible new translation of essential selections from Boethius’s Consolation of Philosophy—a moving classic about facing life’s worst events with courage and hopeWhat do you do when your life has fallen apart? Fifteen hundred years ago, a Roman nobleman named Boethius (ca. 480–524 CE) asked this question as he was sitting in a prison cell waiting to die, accused—probably unjustly—of treason. Boethius had been a rich and powerful man with all a person could want in life, but now he had lost everything. Shaken, he wondered how such terrible misfortune could have happened to him and why life was so unfair. When Philosophy herself appears in his cell and confronts Boethius, the conversation that follows between the two on the nature of evil and why humans suffer is as powerful and inspiring today as it was to its first readers. In How to Cope, Philip Freeman presents a lively modern translation of essential selections from Boethius’s classic, complete with an introduction and the original Latin on facing pages.   This translation vividly captures Boethius’s journey from bitterness and anger to reconciliation and peace, showing how ancient philosophy, especially Stoicism, can help readers deal with adversity in their own lives. The book reveals the qualities that have made The Consolation of Philosophy one of the most popular and influential works of classical and world literature, and an inspiration to countless writers, including Thomas Aquinas, Dante, and Chaucer.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294045647221,"sku":"9780691259161","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780691259161_817c4cd4-2d79-4f26-a5c0-28833383aa3e.jpg?v=1786033139"},{"product_id":"9781954218260","title":"The Poems from On the Consolation of Philosophy","description":"Boethius' ancient Latin classic has been translated into every stage of the English language, from Old to Middle to Modern, and Peter Glassgold's collaged renderings of the poems reflect its history as much as they make it new. Since Boethius (480-524) wrote his On the Consolation of Philosophy imprisoned and in chains, he has been regarded as a consummate martyr of conscience who, fallen from political grace, rose above his personal agony to an impersonal magnanimity that shamed his murderers by its example. Chief among the text's many translators are King Alfred the Great, Geoffrey Chaucer, and Elizabeth I. Glassgold's startlingly original Boethius includes his collage translations along with the original Latin, an informative Preface, a Note on Texts, Method, and Pronunciation, as well as a thorough Glossary of Early English words. This new, expanded edition adds a Foreword by Charles Bernstein and an Afterword by Glassgold.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309899690357,"sku":"9781954218260","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781954218260_4664ea47-7e69-4b80-8e6f-6e4d7ac63ff7.jpg?v=1786030276"},{"product_id":"the-consolation-of-philosophy","title":"The Consolation of Philosophy","description":"A vivid new translation of one of the great works of Western philosophyThe Consolation of Philosophy—a moving and profound exploration of the mysteries of suffering, evil, fate, and free will—has inspired readers for more than a millennium, from Thomas Aquinas and Dante to Chaucer and C. S. Lewis. Although Boethius, a late-Roman Christian, wrote The Consolation as a work of philosophy, it has deeply influenced Christian and nonreligious thinkers alike. In this volume, Philip Freeman presents a compelling new translation of this timeless classic for general readers, students, and scholars.   Boethius famously wrote The Consolation while in prison awaiting execution, accused—probably unjustly—of treason. Drawing on Greek philosophy, including Stoicism, Boethius eloquently argues that the universe is just and that pursuing goodness and truth is the only path to happiness. He wrestles with the idea of fate before ending with a stunning defense of human free will in a world of divine providence.   This vivid translation captures the qualities that have made The Consolation of Philosophy one of the most popular works of classical and world literature.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":57499173290357,"sku":"9780691259192","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":57682836259189,"sku":"9780691303116","price":92.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780691259192.jpg?v=1792511667"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-boethius.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}