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The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Paperback)
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The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Paperback)
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Soon after meeting near the famed city of love, Paris, Heloiseand
Abelard fall into a deep and passionate love. Abelard is a
well-known man and famous teacher; his students are considered to
be lucky to study with him. Heloise, however, surpasses his other
students with her multi-linguicism and impressive scholarship.
Whether it be fate or their mutual intelligence, Heloise and
Abelard make a quick connection. Since Heloise is one of Abelard's
pupils, the love quickly invites scandal. When Fulbert, Heloise's
uncle and sole guardian, discovers their romance, he forbids it.
The two lovers continue their affair in secret, but it becomes
impossible to hide when Heloise gets pregnant. After the birth of
their son, Heloise is sent away to live in a convent, and Abelard
soon follows her suit, becoming a monk after a violent run-in with
Fulbert and his friends. Each struggle with their own religious
journey, one born from necessity and shelter, the other from
devotion. Though apart, Heloise and Abelard try to stay in touch
and sustain their love, despite the public scandal and unfavorable
odds. Told through a series of letters, witness the intimacy of
this 12th century romance. Filled with scandal, passion, and
emotion, The Letters of Abelard and Heloise gives readers a
personal view into the famed and real-life relationship of Abelard
and Heloise. This classic romance has since inspired love stories,
while Abelard and Heloise remain legends in French history, and
fascinating characters of history. Heloise's embodiment of feminist
values provide much needed representation in classic literature.
With a brilliant new cover design and a readable font, The Letters
of Abelard and Heloise not only tells the true and dramatic story
of a forbidden romance, but also offers insight into Middle Age
culture and religious life.
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