Chaucer's Boece is a translation of Boethius' Consolation of Philosophy by Geoffrey Chaucer, a renowned English poet and philosopher. This edition was published in 1886 and features an introduction by Walter W. Skeat, a prominent philologist and Chaucer scholar.The Consolation of Philosophy is a philosophical treatise written by Boethius in the 6th century AD while he was imprisoned and awaiting execution. The work explores the nature of happiness, the role of fortune in human affairs, the relationship between free will and determinism, and the nature of God.Chaucer's translation of the Consolation of Philosophy is considered one of his most important works and is notable for its poetic language and use of rhyme. It is also significant for its influence on English literature, particularly the development of the English sonnet.This edition of Chaucer's Boece includes both the Middle English text and a modern English translation, making it accessible to contemporary readers. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, philosophy, and language.Englished From Anicii Manlii Severini Boetii Philosophiae Consolationis, Book 5. Also Contains Chaucer�������s Boece Englished From Boethius�������s De Consolatione Philosophiae.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.