This character appears in 16 books.
-
-
The Consolation of Philosophy
by Boethius
Boethius: The character in this dialogue who speaks to Philosophy. He is a condemned man waiting in prison for his execution, and is bemoaning the loss of his fortune, influence, and freedom. A patrician Roman of the gens Anicii, he has been a high official under the Ostrogoth Emperor Theodoric. Through a series of apparent misunderstandings and professional jealousy, Boethius has been condemned for political reasons. Boethius wrote his dialogue in the last months of his life.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Do you know another book that mentions this character?
To add a book to this page, search for it and add “Boethius” to its characters section.