The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Penguin Classics) (edit title)

Shelfari edited the description of The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Penguin Classics) Sunday, August 2 2009.

• The story of Abelard and Heloise remains one of the world’s most dramatic and well-known love affairs. It is told through the letters of French philosopher Peter Abelard and his gifted pupil Heloise. Through their impassioned writings unfolds the story of a romance, from its reckless, ecstatic beginnings to the public scandal, enforced secret marriage, and devastating consequences that followed. These eloquent and intimate letters express a vast range of emotions from adoration and devotion to reproach, indignation, and grief, and offer a fascinating insight into religious life in the Middle Ages.

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Penguin Classics) Wednesday, July 22 2009.

• Added a contributor: Pierre Abailard: (Primary Author)
• Added a contributor: Peter Abelard: (Primary None)

Shelfari edited the first sentence of The Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Penguin Classics) Thursday, July 16 2009.

• There are times when example is better than precept for stirring or soothing human passions; and so I propose to follow up the words of consolation I gave you in person with the history of my own misfortunes, hoping thereby to give you comfort in absence.