The illicit relationship between Peter Abelard, a medieval philosopher, and his young pupil Heloise is one of history's most legendary and tragic love affairs. From reckless ecstasy to public scandal and cruel separation, their eloquent and intimate letters tell the story of their passionate, doomed romance.
Language
English
Pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books
Release
August 02, 2007
ISBN
0141032774
ISBN 13
9780141032771
Forbidden Fruit: From the Letters of Abelard and Heloise (Great Loves, #2)
The illicit relationship between Peter Abelard, a medieval philosopher, and his young pupil Heloise is one of history's most legendary and tragic love affairs. From reckless ecstasy to public scandal and cruel separation, their eloquent and intimate letters tell the story of their passionate, doomed romance.