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The narrative explores the intense romantic tragedy of Heloise and Abelard, delving into their complex relationship marked by faith, desire, and intellectual pursuits. Through their actual letters, Etienne Gilson offers a profound and historically accurate portrayal, emphasizing Heloise's inner conflict and the couple's emotional turmoil. This work transcends a mere retelling, providing an insightful analysis of the characters and their struggles, making it both a scholarly resource and an engaging account of a timeless love story.
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Heloise and Abelard, Étienne Gilson
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- Released
- 1960
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- Title
- Heloise and Abelard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Étienne Gilson
- Publisher
- The University of Michigan
- Publisher
- 1960
- Format
- Paperback
- Category
- World prose
- Description
- The narrative explores the intense romantic tragedy of Heloise and Abelard, delving into their complex relationship marked by faith, desire, and intellectual pursuits. Through their actual letters, Etienne Gilson offers a profound and historically accurate portrayal, emphasizing Heloise's inner conflict and the couple's emotional turmoil. This work transcends a mere retelling, providing an insightful analysis of the characters and their struggles, making it both a scholarly resource and an engaging account of a timeless love story.