Boethius
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, commonly known simply as Boethius, was a Roman senator, consul, magister officiorum, polymath, historian, and philosopher of the Early Middle Ages. He was a central figure in the translation of the Greek classics into Latin, a precursor to the Scholastic movement, and, along with Cassiodorus, one of the two leading Christian scholars of the 6th century. The local cult of Boethius in the Diocese of Pavia was sanctioned by the Sacred Congregation of Rites in 1883, confirming the diocese's custom of honouring him on the 23 October.
Chaucer's Translation of Boethius's "De Consolatione Philosophiae"
Imprisoned and despairing, a man seeks solace through philosophical guidance as he navigates fortune's cruel twists and the search for true happiness.
By Boethius
The Consolation of Philosophy
Imprisoned and despairing, a man finds solace in a philosophical guide, who reveals that true happiness lies beyond the reach of misfortune.
By Boethius
The Theological Tractates and The Consolation of Philosophy
Stripped of power and facing death, a philosopher grapples with faith, reason, and the nature of God from inside a prison cell.
By Boethius