{"product_id":"the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise-paperback","title":"The Letters of Abelard and Heloise - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Abelard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon after meeting near the famed city of love, Paris, \u003cb\u003e Heloise\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e fall into a deep and passionate love. \u003cb\u003eAbelard \u003c\/b\u003e is a well-known man and famous teacher; his students are considered to be lucky to study with him. \u003cb\u003eHeloise, \u003c\/b\u003e however, surpasses his other students with her multi-linguicism and impressive scholarship. Whether it be fate or their mutual intelligence, \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e make a quick connection. Since \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e is one of \u003cb\u003eAbelard's\u003c\/b\u003e pupils, the love quickly invites scandal. When Fulbert, \u003cb\u003eHeloise's\u003c\/b\u003e uncle and sole guardian, discovers their romance, he forbids it. The two lovers continue their affair in secret, but it becomes impossible to hide when \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e gets pregnant. After the birth of their son, \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e is sent away to live in a convent, and \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e soon follows her suit, becoming a monk after a violent run-in with Fulbert and his friends. Each struggle with their own religious journey, one born from necessity and shelter, the other from devotion. Though apart, \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e try to stay in touch and sustain their love, despite the public scandal and unfavorable odds. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Told through a series of letters, witness the intimacy of this 12th century romance. Filled with scandal, passion, and emotion, \u003ci\u003eThe Letters of Abelard and Heloise\u003c\/i\u003e gives readers a personal view into the famed and real-life relationship of \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHeloise.\u003c\/b\u003e This classic romance has since inspired love stories, while \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e remain legends in French history, and fascinating characters of history. \u003cb\u003eHeloise's\u003c\/b\u003e embodiment of feminist values provide much needed representation in classic literature. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a brilliant new cover design and a readable font, \u003ci\u003eThe Letters of Abelard and Heloise\u003c\/i\u003e not only tells the true and dramatic story of a forbidden romance, but also offers insight into Middle Age culture and religious life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen Heloise, a brilliant young woman, goes to study under a widely respected scholar, Peter Abelard, a forbidden and passionate romance blossoms. \u003c\/b\u003eSet in 12th century France, \u003ci\u003e The Letters of Abelard and Heloise, \u003c\/i\u003e written by \u003cb\u003ePeter Abelard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003e Heloise, \u003c\/b\u003e depict a real-life romance between a teacher and his student. Quickly forbidden by \u003cb\u003eHeloise's\u003c\/b\u003e uncle, Fulbert, \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e must find ways to nurture their love and overcome scandal. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.12 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45610792124460,"sku":"9781513267685","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}