Dante's Saints and Boethius

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Boethius(c. 480-524), extolled amongsaintsand biblical figures,resides inDantes (1265-1321)Paradise. Not only as a character, but also as a poet-philosopher, he resonates in many facets ofDantesDivine Comedy. After focusing onsaintsand angels featured throughoutParadiso, we will readBoethiussConsolation of Philosophyto reflect the influence of the Roman philosopher on the medieval poet.