Boethius's "The Consolation of Philosophy": The Last Ancient Work

524 CE · Pavia · cultural

Awaiting execution, Boethius wrote his dialogue with Philosophy, on God, free will and fate.

The last great representative of the ancient Roman tradition, it became one of the most widely read books of the Middle Ages.

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What was Boethius's "The Consolation of Philosophy": The Last Ancient Work?
Awaiting execution, Boethius wrote his dialogue with Philosophy, on God, free will and fate.
When did Boethius's "The Consolation of Philosophy": The Last Ancient Work happen?
524 CE
Where did Boethius's "The Consolation of Philosophy": The Last Ancient Work take place?
Pavia