Isbn: 9781330602430 - the love letters of abelard and heloise: translated from the original latin and now reprinted from the edition of 1722; together with a brief account of their lives and work (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of letters between Abelard, a famous philosopher and theologian, and Heloise, a young woman who became his student and mistress. Their love affair was passionate and scandalous, and eventually led to Heloise being forced into a convent and Abelard being castrated. The letters in this book reveal the depth of their love for each other, as well as their struggles with the social and religious constraints of their time. They are a fascinating glimpse into the lives of two of the most important figures of the Middle Ages, and they offer insights into the nature of love, faith, and human frailty. Overall, this book is a moving and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most famous love stories in history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…