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

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Creators: Peter Abelard (1079-1142), Héloïse (1095?-1164?), Judith Madan (1702-1781) [Contributor], Alexander Pope (1688-1744) [Contributor], and John Hughes (1677-1720) [Translator] "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.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 2228

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