About this title: In this compelling biography, newly discovered letters from Heloise to Abelard shed fresh light onto one of the most famous romances in history.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: HarperOne
Date published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780060816131ISBN:0060816139
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. Usually ships within 1 business day in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperOne
Date published: 11/30/2004
ISBN-13:9780060736637ISBN:0060736631
Description: Very Good. 0060736631 HARDCOVER, NICE/CLEAN, HAS JUST A TAD COSMETIC EXTERIOR WEAR-BINDING TIGHT, PAGES CLEAN, NO HI-LIGHTING/UNDERLINING. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperOne
Date published: 11/30/2004
ISBN-13:9780060736637ISBN:0060736631
Description: New. 0060736631 HARDCOVER, UNREAD NEW BUT HAS A VERY TINY BIT OF SHELF WEAR FROM STORE DISPLAY OR STORAGE, CLEAN & COMPLETE PAGES & COVER. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harpercollins
Date published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780060736637ISBN:0060736631
Description: Very Good + in Very good jacket. No folds, marks; bright, fresh copy. 319 pp. During the Middle Ages, Abelard was master a school at Notre Dame and Heloise his gifted student. When she became pregnant, her uncle forced a marriage which was kept quiet in order to protect Abelard's career. Later castrated, and living in a monastery Abelard continued to write Heloise at a convent. read more
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper San Francisco, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780060736637ISBN:0060736631
Description: Good in Near Fine jacket. 9 1/2 h x 6 1/2w. A real nice clean unmarked 319 page first editon with full number sequence with "1" present. Has a nice black & white picture section. The heart-rending love story of Abelard and Heloise was one of the most talked about relationships in the Middle Ages, and is one of the greatest love stories of all time. Peter Abelard was arguably the greatest poet, philosopher, and religious teacher in all of twelfth-century Europe. In an age when women were rarely ... read more
Description: B/W illustrations. Hardccover. Fine in fine dust cover. In mylar., Maroon/yel/pic. Octavo, 319 pp., Story of one of history's greatest love stories now retold based on recently discovered lost love letters. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harperone
Date published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780060736637ISBN:0060736631
Description: New in New jacket. pp. 319. The heart-rending love story of Abelard & Heloise in the Middle Ages is one of the greatest love stories of all time, famous through the letters they sent each other. For a long time, the only letters known to have survived dated from the later period of their separation, Then, a few years ago, 113 new letters between the pair were found. These fresh missives provide an intriguing snapshot of the coupleís clandestine passion that is erotic & poignant. This new book ... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Profile Books
Date published: 2005
ISBN-13:9781861974822ISBN:1861974825
Description: Very Good. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall; A twelfth century love story taken mostly from the letters between the great monk and Heloise. Some minor bumping at extremities, 301 pages Post Typically 1-2 days UK, 2-7 days Worldwide. read more
"What a story! Shakespeare did indeed have it right when saying, "The course of true love never did run smooth."
Heloise and Abelard hit not only some bumpy rapids, but some waterfalls and whirlpools. But their writing to each other is so incredibly beautiful, so poignant. I look at the box that contains the little collection of love letters between my beloved and myself, and what we wrote seems paltry. But, that paltry collection also represents two hearts beating as one, so all in all, it's a good thing.
It took me a while to work through this one, but it was worth it. An incredible love story from 900 years ago. If anyone ever says the Middle Ages were dull and stogy, give 'em this book to read. Though some places are in the original text the most part has been translated into modern English. Beautifully, moving, erotic and powerful...
Heloise is remarkable. Usually when hearing about this couple, she comes second-- the wanton woman who mended her ways and became an abbess. Burge shows her true colors: intelligent, articulate, intellectual, sensuous, and tenacious at a time when women were not expected to be any of those things. Her letters rang with an honesty. She wasn't afraid to declare her love or to get on Abelard's case when his responses didn't live up to her expectations
Lovers who did wrong and lived to tell the tale, as one wit said.
And the other fascinating part of this book besides the glimpse into their relationship? It gave a window into their world, particularly that of the influence of the church and role of women in it, and the rise of intellectualism and the universities.
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