JOURNAL ARTICLE

A STOIC CONSOLATIO IN PLANTAGENET ENGLAND: THE INFLUENCE OF WILLIAM OF CONCHES ON SIMUND DE FREINE'S ROMAN DE PHILOSOPHIE.

  • Published In: Medium Aevum, 2023, v. 92, n. 2. P. 242 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FREDETTE, ANTHONY 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Simund de Freine's adaptation of Boethius' Consolatio Philosophiae in the Roman de Philosophie, highlighting the selective nature of the adaptation and its thematic alterations. Topics include the theological emphasis, alterations in dramatic setting, and the significant focus on Fortune and theological consolation, influenced possibly by William of Conches' commentary on Boethius.

Additional Information

  • Source:Medium Aevum. 2023/07, Vol. 92, Issue 2, p242
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0025-8385
  • DOI:10.2307/27311082
  • Accession Number:176641902

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