Boethius: An Essay is a book written by Hugh Fraser Stewart in 1891. The book is a critical analysis of the life and works of Boethius, a Roman philosopher, theologian, and statesman who lived in the 6th century AD. Stewart explores the historical context of Boethius' life, including his political career and his imprisonment under King Theodoric. He also examines Boethius' most famous work, The Consolation of Philosophy, and discusses its themes and significance in the history of philosophy. Throughout the book, Stewart provides a detailed analysis of Boethius' ideas and their influence on later philosophers. Boethius: An Essay is a valuable resource for scholars and students of philosophy, history, and classical studies.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.