The Consolation of Philosophy | Boethius

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[@katherinekhan6892]

Having reread A Confederacy of Dunces many times over the last 30 years I finally looked up this Boethius character. Found out he was real! What would he make of the book he helped inspire? BTW you have a lovely voice.

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@@katherinekhan6892 I had to look up Confederacy of Dunces! So glad you looked up Boethius - definitely real. We found the OUP translation by Walsh a much easier read than earlier versions. Thanks for the kind remarks!

[@veryhappy2681]

I accidentally found your video.. Your soothing voice and welcoming demeanor pulled me in and now i want to read the book … or should I say, I want you to read me the book 😂 thank you!

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[@dayseye]

Thoroughly enjoyable talk and introduction to Boethius. I knew him by name, but little else, before watching this. Now adding him to my ever-growing "to read" list! Thank you 🙏🏻

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Thank you for your comment. We are delighted that the talk has further stimulated your interest in Boethius :)

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I really enjoyed this video, thank you! Inspiring thoughts and precise, beautifully listenable speech.😊

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[@nareshnana4023]

Interesting introduction 😊

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[@xenocrates2559]

Thanks for posting this. Decades ago, when I had to undergo surgery, I took the 'Consolation' with me to the hospital. I had read it before in college, but this time it spoke directly to my condition. // Which translation are you quoting in this video? I'm not familiar with it and I like the way the translator use rhyme.

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Thanks Xenocrates for your comment. Yes it really can be a Consolation to read. This was using the Oxford World's Classics publication in paperback, with P G Walsh's translation, first published in 2000, reissued 2008. We found it a great improvement on an earlier version, especially with the verse passages.