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The letters of Abelard and Heloise / translated with an introduction and notes by Betty Radice.

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Original language: Latin Series: Penguin classicsPublication details: London ; New York : Penguin, 2003.Edition: Rev. ed. / revised by M.T. ClanchyDescription: lxxxvii, 296 p. : maps ; 20 cmISBN:
  • 0140448993
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PA8201 .A4 2003
Summary: 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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Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection PA 8201 .A4 2003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 660027

Previous ed. of this translation: 1974.

Translated from the Latin.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-288) and index.

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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