Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Héloïse
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"Letters of Abelard and Heloise" by Peter Abelard and Héloïse is a collection of correspondences written in Latin during the 12th century. These passionate and intellectual letters document the relationship between a prominent theologian and his gifted pupil following their ill-fated love affair and retreat into monastic life. The correspondence offers intimate glimpses into medieval gender roles, love, and religious life while serving as a cornerstone of Western epistolary literature. Their authenticity
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| Author | Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142 |
|---|---|
| Author | Héloïse, 1095?-1164? |
| Contributor | Madan, Judith, 1702-1781 |
| Contributor | Pope, Alexander, 1688-1744 |
| Translator | Hughes, John, 1677-1720 |
| Title |
Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix'd a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_of_Abelard_and_Heloise |
| Credits | Produced by Jim Adcock. Special Thanks to the Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Love-letters |
| Subject | Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Héloïse, approximately 1095-1163 or 1164 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- France -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35977 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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