Heloise and Abelard

By George Moore

Book Overview

Heloise and Abelard is a historical novel written by George Moore, first published in 1921. The book is based on the true story of the love affair between the 12th-century French philosopher and theologian Peter Abelard and his student Heloise. The novel explores the passionate and tragic relationship between the two lovers, who were separated by their social status and the disapproval of the church. Abelard, a renowned scholar and priest, falls in love with Heloise, a young and intelligent woman who becomes his pupil. Their relationship becomes a scandal and they are forced to separate. The novel follows their individual journeys as they try to come to terms with their love for each other and the consequences of their actions. Abelard becomes embroiled in a bitter dispute with the church and is eventually excommunicated, while Heloise is forced to become a nun against her will. Moore's novel is a vivid portrayal of the medieval world, with its religious and social conventions, as well as a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and desire. It is a timeless story of passion, sacrifice, and the enduring power of love.1926. Heloise was the niece of the canon of Notre Dame, Fulbert, who entrusted her to Peter Abelard, a peripatetic teacher, for instruction. They were married secretly, and after the revelation of this marriage by Fulbert, he sent his men to castrate Abelard. Consequently, Heloise entered the convent of Argenteuil. Abelard was a French philosopher and theologian. This work tells their tale.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162594713
• ISBN13: 9781162594712
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 482 Pages
• Weight: 2.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"