Letters Of Abelard And Heloise: To Which Is Prefixed A Particular Account Of Their Lives, Amours And Misfortunes (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163602751)

The book ""Letters of Abelard and Heloise: To Which Is Prefixed A Particular Account Of Their Lives, Amours And Misfortunes"" is a collection of letters exchanged between the medieval French philosopher and theologian, Peter Abelard, and his student and lover, Heloise. The letters provide a glimpse into their passionate and tumultuous relationship, which ultimately led to their separation and tragic fates.The book begins with a detailed account of Abelard and Heloise's lives, including their backgrounds, education, and the circumstances that led to their meeting and subsequent romance. The letters themselves are a mix of passionate declarations of love, philosophical discussions, and reflections on their separation and the hardships they faced.The letters were written in the 12th century and provide a unique insight into medieval attitudes towards love, sex, and religion. Despite the challenges they faced, Abelard and Heloise's love for each other remained strong, and their correspondence is a testament to the enduring power of human connection.Overall, ""Letters of Abelard and Heloise"" is a fascinating and deeply moving book that offers a glimpse into the lives of two remarkable individuals and their enduring love story.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.

Author: Peter Abelard, Heloise
ISBN-10: 1163602752
ISBN-13: 9781163602751
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 238
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d