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Presents the letters exchanged between Peter Abelard and Heloise that shed light on the relationship between the man and woman, as teacher and student, lovers, husband and wife, monk and nun, and abbot and mother superior. This text also offers snapshots of the twelfth-century philosopher and theologian in various contexts.

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No comparable book brings together this entire range of materials. Ziolkowski's book is an impressive addition to Abelardian scholarship and will be welcomed enthusiastically. - Peter Dronke, professor emeritus, University of Cambridge ""There is no volume like this one. Ziolkowski's collection makes a powerful supporting portfolio of fascinating Abelard materials for use by both students and scholars."" - Paul Edward Dutton, Simon Fraser University

Letters of Peter Abelard Beyond the Personal

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A Paperback / softback by Peter Abelard, Jan M. Ziolkowski

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    Publisher: The Catholic University of America Press
    Publication Date: 30/01/2008
    ISBN13: 9780813215051, 978-0813215051
    ISBN10: 0813215056

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Presents the letters exchanged between Peter Abelard and Heloise that shed light on the relationship between the man and woman, as teacher and student, lovers, husband and wife, monk and nun, and abbot and mother superior. This text also offers snapshots of the twelfth-century philosopher and theologian in various contexts.

    Trade Review
    No comparable book brings together this entire range of materials. Ziolkowski's book is an impressive addition to Abelardian scholarship and will be welcomed enthusiastically. - Peter Dronke, professor emeritus, University of Cambridge ""There is no volume like this one. Ziolkowski's collection makes a powerful supporting portfolio of fascinating Abelard materials for use by both students and scholars."" - Paul Edward Dutton, Simon Fraser University

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