Heloise And Abelard
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A landmark work of medieval scholarship, Heloise and Abelard by Étienne Gilson presents a rigorous and deeply humanistic examination of one of history's most celebrated and tragic love stories. Gilson, a preeminent philosopher and historian of medieval thought, argues that the relationship between the brilliant theologian Peter Abelard and the extraordinarily learned Heloise cannot be understood apart from the profound religious and intellectual currents of twelfth-century France. With meticulous attention to primary sources, including the famous correspondence between the two lovers, Gilson uncovers the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of their bond, challenging romanticized popular interpretations with scholarly precision. The tone is at once reverent and analytical, balancing the emotional weight of a doomed love affair with the cool authority of a master historian. The result is an indispensable text for anyone seeking to understand not only Heloise and Abelard as individuals, but also the broader tensions between human passion and religious devotion in the medieval world.
Author: Etienne Gilson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1960, Ann Arbor Paperbacks, The University of Michigan Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark work of medieval scholarship, Heloise and Abelard by Étienne Gilson presents a rigorous and deeply humanistic examination of one of history's most celebrated and tragic love stories. Gilson, a preeminent philosopher and historian of medieval thought, argues that the relationship between the brilliant theologian Peter Abelard and the extraordinarily learned Heloise cannot be understood apart from the profound religious and intellectual currents of twelfth-century France. With meticulous attention to primary sources, including the famous correspondence between the two lovers, Gilson uncovers the philosophical and spiritual dimensions of their bond, challenging romanticized popular interpretations with scholarly precision. The tone is at once reverent and analytical, balancing the emotional weight of a doomed love affair with the cool authority of a master historian. The result is an indispensable text for anyone seeking to understand not only Heloise and Abelard as individuals, but also the broader tensions between human passion and religious devotion in the medieval world.