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    The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
    The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
    The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Letters of Abelard and Heloise

    Written by Peter Abelard and Heloise

    Narrated by Gunnar Cauthery, Alison Pettitt and David Rintoul

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    The Letters of Abelard and Heloise is one of the most extraordinary correspondences in European history. Written in the 12th century, the letters document the love affair between Peter Abelard, a revolutionary philosopher and biblical scholar, and his beautiful and precocious student, Heloise. Eviscerated by his religious opponents and castrated by Heloise’s family, Abelard is haunted by ill fortune, and the star-crossed lovers are forced into separate lives, as monk and nun respectively, with letters being their only form of communication. What unfolds is tragic and heartbreaking, but also fascinating. The letters gave rise to compelling philosophical, theological, and sociological discussions, and they provide a window into the medieval mind as the everyday lives of the two lovers are laid bare through their passionate discourse.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaxos Audiobooks
    Release dateApr 13, 2018
    ISBN9781781981238
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    Peter Abelard

    Peter Abelard was a medieval French scholar, philosopher, theologian, and teacher. Born into a noble family, Abelard was able to pursue a comprehensive education. As his father, a respected knight, requested, Abelard focused on a liberal arts education, and eventually set up his own school near Paris. He was a respected scholar in his time, and was well-known for his philosophy.

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      Absolutely fascinating set of letters that certainly puts Christianity in a new light. I would certainly recommend this book.