The Romance Of Abelard And Heloise

The Romance of Abelard and Heloise is a classic love story that tells the tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers, Abelard and Heloise. The book is written by O.W. Wight and is based on the real-life historical figures of Peter Abelard, a French philosopher, and Heloise, his student and lover.The story is set in the 12th century and follows the forbidden love affair between Abelard and Heloise. Abelard is a renowned scholar and teacher who falls in love with his young and beautiful student, Heloise. Despite the significant age difference and social barriers, they begin a passionate and secret relationship.Their love is discovered, and they are forced to separate. Heloise is sent to a convent, and Abelard is castrated and becomes a monk. The book follows their tragic journey as they struggle to come to terms with their separation and the consequences of their love.The Romance of Abelard and Heloise is a beautifully written and poignant love story that explores the themes of love, passion, sacrifice, and tragedy. It is a timeless classic that has inspired countless adaptations, including plays, films, and operas.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.