About Boethius

Boethius was a Roman senator and philosopher in the early 6th century. Boethius was a public servant under King Theodoric the Great but was later imprisoned and executed on charges of treason.

The Consolation of Philosophy

While Boethius was in jail he wrote The Consolation of Philosophy, a classic book which covers a wide range of topics such as fortune, death, and other issues. A table of contents is included.