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Abelard, Peter
1079
1142
Abaelardus, Petrus
Abélard, Pierre
Abeilard, Pierre
Héloïse
1163
Heloise
Eloisa
Heloísa
Madan, Judith
1702
1781
Madan, Mrs. (Judith)
Pope, Alexander
1688
1744
Barnivelt, Esdras
Hughes, John
1677
1720
Letters of Abelard and Heloise
To which is prefix'd a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_of_Abelard_and_Heloise
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"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.)
Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Love-letters
Abelard, Peter, 1079-1142 -- Correspondence
Héloïse, approximately 1095-1163 or 1164 -- Correspondence
Authors, Latin (Medieval and modern) -- France -- Correspondence
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: History - Medieval/Middle Ages
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