King Alfreds Version Of The Consolations Of Boethius
Explore King Alfred's seminal Old English translation of Boethius's 'Consolations of Philosophy,' a cornerstone of medieval thought and early English literature. This version, meticulously adapted by Alfred the Great, offers unique insights into the philosophical and theological landscape of 9th-century England, making complex ideas accessible to his people and preserving ancient wisdom through a distinct Anglo-Saxon lens.