The love letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Héloïse

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Author Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142
Author Héloïse, 1095?-1164?
Other Seymour, Ralph Fletcher, 1876-1966
Title The love letters of Abelard and Heloise
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Summary "The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise" by Peter Abelard and Héloïse is a collection of epistles written during the early 12th century. The letters detail the extraordinary love affair and tragic separation of the renowned philosopher Abelard and his brilliant student Heloise, capturing their profound emotional struggles and reflections on love, loss, and longing. This work is grounded in a historical context and reveals not only their personal relationship but also the societal constraints of their time. The opening of this correspondence begins with Heloise's heartfelt response to Abelard's prior letter, which recounts their misfortunes and his challenges as a scholar. She expresses sorrow over their shared past and mirrors Abelard's pain, emphasizing the depth of her love and the weight of their separation. Heloise laments her ongoing emotional turmoil and pleads for correspondence to alleviate her loneliness, demonstrating her unwavering attachment despite her vows and the difficulties they have faced. The letters evolve into a complex dialogue where both characters wrestle with their feelings, obligations, and the impact of their passionate love on their spiritual and secular lives. (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 Abbesses, Christian -- France -- Correspondence
Subject Theologians -- France -- Correspondence
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EBook-No. 40227
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Most Recently Updated Nov 29, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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