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Episode 103: Boethius

Literature and History

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Boethius' Imprisonment and The Consolation of Philosophy

This chapter provides historical context for Boethius' imprisonment and introduces his work, The Consolation of Philosophy. It discusses the political climate in Italy, conspiracy accusations against Boethius and his colleague, his defense, house arrest, and the structure of his famous work.

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