{"product_id":"the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise-9781513267685","title":"The Letters of Abelard and Heloise","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoon after meeting near the famed city of love, Paris, \u003cb\u003e Heloise\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e fall into a deep and passionate love. \u003cb\u003eAbelard \u003c\/b\u003e is a well-known man and famous teacher; his students are considered to be lucky to study with him. \u003cb\u003eHeloise, \u003c\/b\u003e however, surpasses his other students with her multi-linguicism and impressive scholarship. Whether it be fate or their mutual intelligence, \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e make a quick connection. Since \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e is one of \u003cb\u003eAbelard's\u003c\/b\u003e pupils, the love quickly invites scandal. When Fulbert, \u003cb\u003eHeloise's\u003c\/b\u003e uncle and sole guardian, discovers their romance, he forbids it. The two lovers continue their affair in secret, but it becomes impossible to hide when \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e gets pregnant. After the birth of their son, \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e is sent away to live in a convent, and \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e soon follows her suit, becoming a monk after a violent run-in with Fulbert and his friends. Each struggle with their own religious journey, one born from necessity and shelter, the other from devotion. Though apart, \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e try to stay in touch and sustain their love, despite the public scandal and unfavorable odds. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Told through a series of letters, witness the intimacy of this 12th century romance. Filled with scandal, passion, and emotion, \u003ci\u003eThe Letters of Abelard and Heloise\u003c\/i\u003e gives readers a personal view into the famed and real-life relationship of \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHeloise.\u003c\/b\u003e This classic romance has since inspired love stories, while \u003cb\u003eAbelard\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eHeloise\u003c\/b\u003e remain legends in French history, and fascinating characters of history. \u003cb\u003eHeloise's\u003c\/b\u003e embodiment of feminist values provide much needed representation in classic literature. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a brilliant new cover design and a readable font, \u003ci\u003eThe Letters of Abelard and Heloise\u003c\/i\u003e not only tells the true and dramatic story of a forbidden romance, but also offers insight into Middle Age culture and religious life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10346781\"\u003ePeter Abelard\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-10388082\"\u003eHeloise\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513267685\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 151326768X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-LCO\"\u003eLiterary Collections\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-LCO011000\"\u003eLetters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PHI\"\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PHI012000\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Surveys | Medieval\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42662371819757,"sku":"9781513267685","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_e9a83baf-25af-4d59-a309-b904c40afded.jpg?v=1649383630","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-letters-of-abelard-and-heloise-9781513267685","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}