Publisher's Synopsis
King Alfred's Old English Version of Boethius De Consolatione Philosophiae is a book written by Walter John Sedgefield and published in 1899. The book is a translation of the Old English version of De Consolatione Philosophiae, a philosophical work by Boethius. The translation is attributed to King Alfred the Great, who was a 9th-century king of Wessex and one of the most important figures in Anglo-Saxon history. The book includes a preface by Sedgefield, as well as an introduction that provides context for the translation and explains the significance of both Boethius and King Alfred. The translation itself is presented in Old English, with modern English translations provided alongside for comparison. The book is a valuable resource for scholars of Old English literature and Anglo-Saxon history, as well as anyone interested in the philosophical ideas of Boethius and the cultural legacy of King Alfred.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
