Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Héloïse

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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 Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Jim Adcock. Special Thanks to the Internet Archive.
Summary "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 personal experiences but also the social and philosophical challenges they faced in their time. The opening of the text 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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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