The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
Title: The Letters of Abelard and Heloise Author: Abelard and Heloise, edited by Betty Radice First copyright date: 1100s, 1974 Type of book: France, forbidden lovers, bitterness, anger, christianity, religion, monk and nun life, forbidden desires General subject matter: France, christianity in 1000s, a guide for nuns on how to conduct themselves and live their lives Special features: Maps in the back, various notes, index, and letters from 18-31 that are thought to be written by Abelard and Heloise Price: 10.50? ISBN: 0-14-044899-3 Author's purpose: "At the same time their dilemma is of timeless interest, created less by circumstances than by the relations between two highly complex personalities." (xiii) a. Why did the author write on this subject rather than on some other subject? From reading the letters, I would guess that he was either seeking some sort of attention or perhaps he was saying how out of all the human race he is the most unf...