The Romance Of Abelard And Heloise

The Romance of Abelard and Heloise is a classic love story that tells the tale of two passionate individuals, Abelard and Heloise, who fall deeply in love despite the societal norms of their time. Abelard is a renowned philosopher and theologian, while Heloise is a brilliant scholar and the niece of a powerful church official. Despite their differences in social status, the two embark on a passionate love affair that ultimately leads to their downfall.Their love story is told through a series of letters exchanged between the two, which are both deeply emotional and intellectually stimulating. The letters explore their love for each other, their struggles with societal expectations, and their ultimate separation.The book is written by O. W. Wight, who provides a thoughtful and insightful introduction to the story. Wight explores the historical context of the story, as well as the literary and philosophical significance of Abelard and Heloise's relationship.Overall, The Romance of Abelard and Heloise is a timeless love story that continues to captivate readers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of love and romance, as well as those interested in the intersection of philosophy and literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. This description may be from another edition of this product.