The Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164221135)

The Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography is a memoir written by Peter Abelard, a medieval French philosopher, theologian, and composer. The book was first published in 1922 and provides a detailed account of Abelard's life, including his rise to fame as a scholar, his love affair with Heloise, his castration, and his later years as a monk.Abelard was one of the most prominent intellectuals of his time, known for his innovative ideas in philosophy and theology. However, his life was also marked by personal tragedy and scandal. The book chronicles his early years as a student, his rise to fame as a teacher, and his love affair with Heloise, a young woman who was also his student. Their relationship was scandalous at the time and eventually led to Abelard's castration.Despite these setbacks, Abelard continued to write and teach, eventually becoming a monk. The book provides a unique insight into the life of a medieval scholar and the challenges he faced in a society that was often hostile to intellectual pursuits. It also offers a glimpse into the personal life of one of the most famous philosophers of the Middle Ages.Overall, The Story Of My Misfortunes: An Autobiography is a fascinating read for anyone interested in medieval history, philosophy, or theology. It provides a firsthand account of one of the most important figures of the time and sheds light on the challenges faced by intellectuals in an era marked by religious conflict and social upheaval.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
ISBN-10: 1164221132
ISBN-13: 9781164221135
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d