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The poems from On the consolation of philosophy / Boethius ; translated out of the original Latin into diverse historical Englishings, diligently collaged by Peter Glassgold ; with a foreword by Charles Bernstein.
Van Pelt Library PA6232.E5 D43 2024
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Boethius, -524, author.
- Language:
- English, Middle (1100-1500)
- English, Old (ca. 450-1100)
- Latin
- Subjects (All):
- Boethius, -524--Translations into English.
- Boethius.
- Philosophy, Medieval--Poetry.
- Philosophy, Medieval.
- Genre:
- poetry.
- Poetry.
- Physical Description:
- xxviii, 192 pages ; 23 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : World Poetry Books, 2024.
- Language Note:
- Latin, Old English, and Middle English.
- Summary:
- "Boethius' ancient Latin classic has been translated into every stage of the English language, from Old to Middle to Modern, and Peter Glassgold's collaged renderings of the poems reflect its history as much as they make it new."-- Back cover
- Contents:
- Patagenics : a foreward / Charles Bernstein
- Introduction
- A note on texts, method, and pronunciation
- The poems from On the consolation of philosophy
- Afterword
- Glossary.
- Notes:
- "An earlier edition of this book was published by Sun & Moon Press in 1994. The present edition has been revised and expanded."--Title page verso
- Other Edition:
- Revision of: 1557131090 Boethius, -524. 1st ed. Los Angeles : Sun & Moon Press, 1994
- ISBN:
- 9781954218260
- 1954218265
- OCLC:
- 1498312422
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