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About The Book: The tragic love story of Abelard and Heloise unfolds through their 12th-century letters, capturing the reckless beginnings of their romance when Heloise became Abelard's pupil. The Letters of Abelard and Heloise, written in Latin, delve into their ill-fated love affair and subsequent monastic lives, providing insights into 12th-century European society. These letters, integral to Western Epistolary literature, are revered by historians and literary scholars, serving as primary sources on medieval gender roles, love, and monastic life. The preservation of their letters remains unclear, with 12th-century references, and cultural influences include Chrétien de Troyes, Jean de Meun, Chaucer, and Petrarch. About The Author: Peter Abelard (1079–1142), a medieval French philosopher, theologian, poet, and musician, is celebrated for his contributions to philosophy, ethics, and theology. Known as the "Descartes of the twelfth century," he's a forerunner of modern thinkers and a defender of women's education. He developed the concept of limbo and the moral influence theory of atonement. Abelard, a significant autobiographer, influenced later epistolary novels and law by emphasizing subjective intention's role in determining moral value and legal consequences. About The Translator: Charles Kenneth Scott Moncrieff MC (1889–1930), a Scottish writer and translator, gained fame for translating Marcel Proust's À la recherche du temps perdu into English, published as Remembrance of Things Past. He used the double-barrelled name "Scott Moncrieff." The Title 'The Letters of Abelard and Heloise written/authored/edited by Peter Abelard, Translator: C. K. Scott Moncrieff', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121265577 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 282 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Diaries & Journals, European History, Essays. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-