A review by karinlib
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

3.0

To think Boethius wrote this while awaiting to be executed, after being falsely accused of treason. As one would expect, he was feeling rather badly about the whole situation. He has a vision of a beautiful woman who brings him around. Step by step through prose and poetry, Philosophy helps Boethius to understand his life, and the value of it.

I will be reading this again.