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Historia Calamitatum and the Letters of Abelard and Heloise
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Publisher: Fv Editions
Published: Aug 3 2024
Pages: 218
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The story of this philosophical soldier of fortune is a romance from beginning to end, a poignant human drama shot through with passion, adventure, pathos and tragedy. In a sense it is an epitome of the earlier Middle Ages and through it shines the bright light of an era of fervid living, of exciting adventure, of phenomenal intellectual force and of large and comprehensive liberty. As a single episode of passion it is not particularly distinguished except for the appealing personality of Héloïse; as a phase in the development of Christian philosophy it is of only secondary value. United in one, the two factors achieve a brilliant dramatic unity that has made the story of Abélard and Héloïse immortal. - Ralph Adams Cram
Peter Abelard's Historia Calamitatum (The Story of My Misfortunes) is an autobiographical work written in the 12th century. This text is one of the most detailed and personal accounts from the Middle Ages, providing deep insights into Abelard's life, thoughts, and the intellectual climate of his time. In this special edition, this work is followed by The letters of Abelard and Héloïse, a series of correspondences between the renowned philosopher and theologian, and a highly educated and intelligent woman. These letters offer a rare glimpse into a complex relationship marked by profound love, intellectual synergy, and the enduring struggle to balance personal passion with spiritual duty.
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