Letters of Abelard and Heloise To which is prefix'd a particular account of their lives, amours, and misfortunes

Description

"Letters of Abelard and Heloise" by Peter Abelard and Héloïse is a collection of correspondences written in Latin during the 12th century. These passionate and intellectual letters document the relationship between a prominent theologian and his gifted pupil following their ill-fated love affair and retreat into monastic life. The correspondence offers intimate glimpses into medieval gender roles, love, and religious life while serving as a cornerstone of Western epistolary literature. Their authenticity has been debated by scholars for centuries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Subjects

• 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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