This study is the first concentrated investigation of the Old English Book of Consolation Meters, associated with King Alfred's court. These Alfredian poems, which have long been neglected, recapture poetic ideas from their Latin model, Boethius' De Consolatione Philosophiae. This volume examines the Meters as poetic responses to the prose passages of the Froferboc. The poetry provides allusive commentary on the prose as it echoes poetic ideas in Boethius' poetry. It is the first study to benefit from the recent edition of the Froferboc, the first printed edition to restore the prosimetrum format presented in the earliest manuscript.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

We buy libraries.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Terms of Sale:

RETURN POLICY: Money-back guarantee if book is not as described (within 30 days of the estimated delivery date), or if your book does not arrive (between the estimated delivery date + 15 days and the estimated delivery date + 30 days).

(Please email us first, so that we may watch for shipments.)

PAYMENT: Payments with V/MC via ABE accepted. MN residents must add 6.5% sales tax.

Any customs charges or import fees levied by your country on non-U.S. shipments are the responsibility of the buyer.

Shipping Terms:

Orders usually ship within 1 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

List this Seller's Books

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Visa Mastercard American Express

Add to Wants

Bookseller: Bookseller: Plum Books Address: St. Paul, MN, U.S.A. AbeBooks Bookseller Since: December 13, 2005
Bookseller Rating History

Current Rating: (Previous 6 months)
Previous 1 month:
Previous 3 months:
Previous 12 months: