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The Consolation Of Philosophy,Used
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In This Highly Praised New Translation Of Boethiuss The Consolation Of Philosophy, David R. Slavitt Presents A Graceful, Accessible, And Modern Version For Both Longtime Admirers Of One Of The Great Masterpieces Of Philosophical Literature And Those Encountering It For The First Time. Slavitt Preserves The Distinction Between The Alternating Verse And Prose Sections In The Latin Original, Allowing Us To Appreciate The Menippian Parallels Between The Discourses Of Literary And Logical Inquiry. His Prose Translations Are Lively And Colloquial, Conveying The Argumentative, Occasionally Bantering Tone Of The Original, While His Verse Translations Restore The Beauty And Power Of Boethiuss Poetry. The Result Is A Major Contribution To The Art Of Translation.Those Less Familiar With Consolation May Remember It Was Written Under A Death Sentence. Boethius (C. 480524), An Imperial Official Under Theodoric, Ostrogoth Ruler Of Rome, Found Himself, In A Time Of Political Paranoia, Denounced, Arrested, And Then Executed Two Years Later Without A Trial. Composed While Its Author Was Imprisoned, Cut Off From Family And Friends, It Remains One Of Western Literatures Most Eloquent Meditations On The Transitory Nature Of Earthly Belongings, And The Superiority Of Things Of The Mind. In An Artful Combination Of Verse And Prose, Slavitt Captures The Energy And Passion Of The Original. And In An Introduction Intended For The General Reader, Seth Lerer Places Boethiuss Life And Achievement In Context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Consolation of Philosophy? A: The main theme of The Consolation of Philosophy is the exploration of the nature of happiness and the transitory nature of earthly possessions. Boethius reflects on how true happiness is found in the mind and virtue, rather than in material wealth.
- Q: Who is the author of The Consolation of Philosophy? A: The author of The Consolation of Philosophy is Boethius, a Roman philosopher who lived during the early 6th century.
- Q: What kind of translation does David R. Slavitt provide in this edition? A: David R. Slavitt provides a modern and accessible translation that maintains the distinction between the original Latin's verse and prose sections, capturing both the argumentative tone and poetic beauty of Boethius's work.
- Q: Is The Consolation of Philosophy suitable for first-time readers? A: Yes, this translation by Slavitt is designed to be accessible for first-time readers, making it easier to understand the philosophical concepts while maintaining the essence of the original text.
- Q: How many pages does The Consolation of Philosophy have? A: The Consolation of Philosophy has 208 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of The Consolation of Philosophy is paperback.
- Q: When was this edition of The Consolation of Philosophy published? A: This edition was published on September 1, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The condition of the book is new.
- Q: What category does The Consolation of Philosophy fall under? A: The Consolation of Philosophy falls under the category of Medieval literature.
- Q: Does this edition include an introduction? A: Yes, this edition includes an introduction by Seth Lerer, which places Boethius's life and work in context for general readers.