Boethius, a late Roman philosopher, composed his last work, De Consolatione Philosophiae, while in prison. His final effort crowned a lifetime of philosophical achievement, and the work was influential throughout the Middle Ages. Frequently translated, the Consolation was one of the books which was chosen by Alfred, a ninth century Anglo-Saxon king, for use in the rebuilding of his kingdom after the Danish invasions. Although intended for an audience which was heavily influenced by a lively pagan tradition, the book was re-interpreted during the Carolingian period to conform to a strict Christian standard. Alfred's own interpretation is indicative of this amalgamation of ancient learning in the milieu of an emerging European culture, as well as his own pragmatic personality.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc501275 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Painter, William Ernest |
| Contributors | Babayan, Kathryn, 1960-, Owsley, Richard M., Smallwood, J. B. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 109 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Painter, William Ernest, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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