{"product_id":"the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise-9781025792811","title":"The Letters of Abelard and Heloise","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Peter Abelard\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Letters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Letters of Abelard and Heloise\" captures the profound and passionate correspondence between two of the twelfth century's most brilliant intellectual figures. Following their ill-fated romance and subsequent separation into monastic lives, Peter Abelard and Heloise exchanged these letters, which serve as both a testament to their enduring personal connection and a vital document of medieval thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection explores complex themes of \u003cb\u003edivine love\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ehuman suffering\u003c\/b\u003e, and the rigors of \u003cb\u003ereligious life\u003c\/b\u003e. Through her writing, Heloise reveals her unwavering devotion and intellectual depth, challenging the traditional roles of women in the Middle Ages. Meanwhile, Abelard provides insights into his philosophical struggles and theological reflections following his rise as a preeminent scholar in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of medieval literature, \"The Letters of Abelard and Heloise\" offers readers an intimate glimpse into the hearts and minds of two legendary figures. Their story remains a powerful exploration of the conflict between earthly passion and spiritual duty, providing essential context for understanding the cultural and academic landscape of the medieval period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47887185674391,"sku":"9781025792811","price":3068.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025792811.webp?v=1781157247","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise-9781025792811","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}