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The Consolation of Boethius as Poetic Liturgy - Oxford Early Christian Studies Blackwood, Stephen (President, President, Ralston College)
The Consolation of Boethius as Poetic Liturgy - Oxford Early Christian Studies
Blackwood, Stephen (President, President, Ralston College)
This book shows that Boethius's Consolation of Philosophy aims to affect the listener through the designs of its rhythmic sound. Blackwood explains how these metres are arranged as aural patterns with a therapeutic and even liturgical purpose.
368 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | April 16, 2015 |
| ISBN13 | 9780198718314 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 362 |
| Dimensions | 165 × 244 × 29 mm · 708 g |
| Language | English |