ISBN10: 0060816139, ISBN13: 9780060816131, [publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc] Softcover Paperback. New Revelations about One of the Greatest Romances in HistoryPeter Abelard was arguably the greatest poet, philosopher, and religious teacher in all of twelfth-century Europe. In an age when women were rarely educated, Heloise was his most gifted young student. Their private tutoring sessions inevitably turned to passion, and their moments apart were spent writing love letters. Astoundingly, a few years ago a young scholar identified 113 new love letters between the pair which, combined with the latest scholarship, present us with the richest telling yet of the couple's clandestine passion -- a story that is erotic, poignant, and at times even funny. In this compelling biography, newly discovered letters from Heloise to Abelard shed fresh light onto one of the most famous romances in history. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0060816139, ISBN13: 9780060816131, [publisher: HarperCollins 2006-01-24, New York, NY] Softcover Language: ENG
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]