King Alfred’s Version of the Consolations of Boethius: Done Into Modern English

This translation of Boethius’ ’The Consolation of Philosophy’ is based on the version done by King Alfred the Great in the 9th century. The book includes an introduction and notes by the translator, as well as a glossary of Old English words used in the text.

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