The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Penguin Classics) Paperback - 2004
by Peter Abelard; Heloise.; Michael Clanchy
The story of Abelard and Heloise remains one of the world's most dramatic and well-known love affairs. It is told through the letters of French philosopher Peter Abelard and his gifted pupil Heloise. Through their impassioned writings unfolds the story of a romance, from its reckless, ecstatic beginnings to the public scandal, enforced secret marriage, and devastating consequences that followed. These eloquent and intimate letters express a vast range of emotions from adoration and devotion to reproach, indignation, and grief, and offer a fascinating insight into religious life in the Middle Ages.
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The story of Abelard and Heloise remains one of the world’s most dramatic and well-known love affairs. It is told through the letters of French philosopher Peter Abelard and his gifted pupil Heloise. Through their impassioned writings unfolds the story of a romance, from its reckless, ecstatic beginnings to the public scandal, enforced secret marriage, and devastating consequences that followed. These eloquent and intimate letters express a vast range of emotions from adoration and devotion to reproach, indignation, and grief, and offer a fascinating insight into religious life in the Middle Ages.
- The landmark translation and introduction have bee thoughtfully revised and updated
- Includes a recent essay on recent scholarship and bibliographical discoveries, suggestions for further reading, explanatory notes, maps, and index
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- Title The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Penguin Classics)
- Author Peter Abelard; Heloise.; Michael Clanchy
- Binding Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Pages 384
- Language EN
- Publisher Penguin Classics, E Rutherford, New Jersey
- Date April 27, 2004
- ISBN 9780140448993
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Medieval (500-1453) Studies
- Cultural Region: French
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