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The intense romantic tragedy of Heloise and Abelard explores the complex interplay between faith, desire, and intellectualism. Through their actual letters, Etienne Gilson presents a historically rich account of their lives, emphasizing Heloise's inner conflict and emotional turmoil. Gilson delves deeply into the characters, offering readers a nuanced understanding of their passionate yet painful relationship. This work stands out as both a scholarly examination and a compelling retelling of a timeless story that resonates with themes of love and sacrifice.
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Heloise and Abelard, Étienne Gilson
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Heloise and Abelard
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Étienne Gilson
- Publisher
- Angelico Press
- Publisher
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9781621387558
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The intense romantic tragedy of Heloise and Abelard explores the complex interplay between faith, desire, and intellectualism. Through their actual letters, Etienne Gilson presents a historically rich account of their lives, emphasizing Heloise's inner conflict and emotional turmoil. Gilson delves deeply into the characters, offering readers a nuanced understanding of their passionate yet painful relationship. This work stands out as both a scholarly examination and a compelling retelling of a timeless story that resonates with themes of love and sacrifice.