The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
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The Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard
This collection of correspondence between medieval scholar Peter Abelard and Heloise, a French nun, chronicles one of the most tragic love affairs in all history. With their letters, the estranged lovers both mourn and reproach their romantic history as they address a variety of scholarly and professional topics common to the medieval period.
Abelard, Peter: -
Heloise was a French writer, scholar, and abbess in the 12th century. She well-known for her intelligence, including her multi-linguicism, and her love affair with Peter Abelard. Heloise is now considered to be an important part of French literary history, revered for her early representation of feminist values.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781619492592 |
| ISBN 10 | 1619492598 |
| Title | The Letters of Abelard and Heloise |
| Author | Peter Abelard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Empire Books |
| Year published | 2012-01-19 |
| Number of pages | 140 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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