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Does anyone have any suggestions on a good English translation Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy? I found many different translations on Amazon, and it is hard to chose one. There can be subtle difference in the choice of words that can make a difference in the overall flow and meaning. I ordered this one to my kindle, since it was fairly inexpensive:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0199540543/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=0192838830&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1MY22KNYRYCAN0KFXTHQ

There are many more choices out there. Any recommendations?

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Does anyone have any suggestions on a good English translation Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy? I found many different translations on Amazon, and it is hard to chose one. There can be subtle difference in the choice of words that can make a difference in the overall flow and meaning. I ordered this one to my kindle, since it was fairly inexpensive:

 

http://www.amazon.co...KNYRYCAN0KFXTHQ

There are many more choices out there. Any recommendations?

 

I just recently bought a copy on a big book fair.

 

Its translated by John S. Bowman and printed by Signature Press Editions.

It is a hardback edition with an amazingly boring cover.

 

I cannot be a judge on it's contents as I never heard, and thus read anything, of Boethius before, but so far I find it quite interesting and readable.

 

Good luck with finding your edition.

 

Cheers,

Macerinus

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