redsaint 's review for:

The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius

4.0

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Thoroughly enjoyed this work. It’s very powerful to read the ways in which a man condemned to die horribly consoles himself and tries to find some way to give himself power once more despite his circumstances. A great and timeless read. Furthermore, it’s the first true prosimeric work I’ve read and I loved it. Whereas most philosophers of the time and preceding Boethius have condemned poetry, his use of it spoke to the parts of the soul not governed by logic—emotion and rhythm among the few things which only poetry can get across as it does—to further his points in a more deeply affective manner. Highly recommended reading for anyone looking for spiritual guidance or just feeling lost.