The Letters of Abelard and Heloise - 9780140448993

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.

• The landmark translation and introduction have bee thoughtfully revised and updated
• Includes a recent essay on recent scholarship and bibliographical discoveries, suggestions for further reading, explanatory notes, maps, and index 

Informazioni bibliografiche

• Titolo del Libro in lingua: The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
• Autori :  Peter Abelard Betty Radice Heloise Clanchy M. T.
• Editore: Penguin Classics
• Data di Pubblicazione: 01 Maggio '04
• Genere: LITERARY COLLECTIONS
• ISBN-10: 0140448993
• EAN-13: 9780140448993