Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Héloïse
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Héloïse, 1095?-1164?
English
"Letters of Abelard and Heloise" by Peter Abelard and Heloise is a collection of correspondence between two renowned intellectuals of the 12th century. The letters recount the passionate and tragic love affair of Abelard and Heloise, exploring themes of love, loss, intellect, and the consequences of desire. This work not only reflects their persona...
sets the stage for understanding the depth of their relationship, beginning with Abelard's reflections on his life as a scholar and philosopher before he fell deeply in love with Heloise. It introduces their circumstances, starting from their initial meeting in Paris to their passionate yet ultimately destructive affair. We see Abelard's struggle with his feelings and the eventual complications arising from their love, including the societal pressures and betrayals they encountered. Note that this opening establishes a rich historical and emotional context, preparing the reader for the profound and heart-wrenching exchanges that follow in their letters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jackson Green
4 months agoAfter looking for this everywhere, it manages to explain difficult concepts in plain English. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Richard Taylor
4 months agoIf you enjoy this genre, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. It exceeded all my expectations.
Noah Carter
1 month agoHonestly, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Amanda Garcia
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I will be reading more from this author.
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Patricia Hill
3 months agoBelieve the hype, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. I learned so much from this.