Letters of Abelard and Heloise - Correspondences Between a Medieval Theologian and Scholar, and His Student and Lover (Paperback)

The famous correspondences of the philosopher and scholar Peter Abelard and the Catholic nun Heloise are eloquent and shocking - their forbidden relationship serves as both a drama and history of Medieval society. Writing in the early 12th century, Abelard and Heloise first met when both were young. Attracted to one another almost immediately, the two struck up a relationship which blossomed when Abelard convinced Heloise's uncle, Fulbert, to allow him residence in exchange for free tutorship of the young Heloise. Their romance, illicit because they were not a consummated, married couple, continued until Heloise became pregnant with Abelard's child. The subsequent drama which ensued damaged Fulbert's reputation - as a respected canon in Parisian society, he was deeply angered by the pair's affinity. Eventually the two, feeling pressured by Fulbert's anger and the social stigma of the time, agreed to marry in a secret ceremony.

General

Imprint:	Lulu.Com
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2018
Authors:	Peter Abelard • Heloise D'argenteuil
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	62
ISBN-13:	978-0-359-01206-0
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Miscellaneous items > Stationery items Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	0-359-01206-X
Barcode:	9780359012060

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