The letters of abelard and heloise, paperback/peter abelard

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.