The Letters of Abelard and Heloise

Peter Abelard, Michael Clanchy, Betty Radice , Michael T. Clanchy

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Penguin Classics
10 February 2004

Biography: historical, political & military; Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary essays; Christianity; Penguin Black Classics; Literature, Poetry & Criticism

A completely revised edition of a respected & much-loved translation by Betty Radice

The story of Abelard and Heloise remains one of the world's most celebrated and tragic love affairs.

Through their letters, we follow the path of their romance from its reckless and ecstatic beginnings when Heloise became Abelard's pupil, through the suffering of public scandal and enforced secret marriage, to their eventual separation.

By: Peter Abelard
Introduction by: Michael Clanchy, Michael T. Clanchy
Translated by: Betty Radice
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9780140448993
ISBN 10: 0140448993
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 10 February 2004
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Peter Abelard was a French philosopher and the greatest logician of the 12th century. He taught in Paris, where Heloise was his pupil. After the tragic end of their marriage, she became a nun & he a monk. Betty Radice was the editor of the Penguin Classics during the 1960-70s & an acclaimed translator from Latin, Greek & Italian. Michael Clanchy researches at the Institute of Historical Research UCL & the Warburg Institute.