Heloise and Abelard

Autor*innen

• George Moore

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Klassiker

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The story revolves around Heloise, who, under the guardianship of her uncle Fulbert, falls in love with her teacher, Peter Abelard. Their secret marriage leads to tragedy when Fulbert discovers the union, resulting in Abelard's brutal castration. Heloise subsequently takes vows in the convent of Argenteuil. This narrative explores themes of forbidden love, sacrifice, and the intellectual pursuits of Abelard, a notable philosopher and theologian of his time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Paperback