Boethius, De consolatione philosophiae: from Medieval Manuscripts to the Brukenthal Library Incunabula Cover Image
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Boethius, De consolatione philosophiae: de la manuscrise medievale la incunabule din Biblioteca Brukenthal
Boethius, De consolatione philosophiae: from Medieval Manuscripts to the Brukenthal Library Incunabula

Author(s): Constantin Ittu
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Middle Ages
Published by: Editura Academiei Române
Keywords: Boethius; De consolatione philosophia; incunabula; Brukenthal Library; manuscripts;

Summary/Abstract: As a librarian, the author of this paper is dealing with Boethius’ ‘Deconsolation philosophiae’, starting with three incunabula from the Brukenthal Museum Library, and continuing with medieval manuscripts of the book widespread in other libraries. The author interest is also focused on Boethius – his era, the political framework, and his tragic destiny – as well as on the importance of the book throughout the centuries.

  • Issue Year: XXVIII/2021
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 131-148
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Romanian
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