Heloise And Abelard V1 (1921)

Heloise and Abelard V1 is a historical novel written by George Moore and first published in 1921. The book is a fictionalized account of the love affair between Heloise and Abelard, two historical figures from the 12th century. The story follows the lives of Heloise and Abelard, who fall in love despite their different backgrounds and societal expectations. Abelard is a renowned philosopher and theologian, while Heloise is a young woman from a noble family who becomes his student and lover. Their relationship is scandalous and leads to their downfall, as they are both punished for their actions. The novel explores themes of love, passion, power, and gender roles in medieval society. It is a poignant and tragic story that has captivated readers for centuries. This edition includes Volume 1 of the novel, which covers the early years of Heloise and Abelard's relationship.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.