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Abelard and Heloise, The Story of his Misfortunes and The Personal Letters 1977
Abelard (1079 to 1142) was a renown French lecturer in philosophy and religion whose lover and wife was Heloise.
The first part of the book is a fascinating autobiography written when he was 54, and relates the trials and tribulations he underwent for his relationship with Heloise, and his popularity as a preacher and lecturer.
This is followed by a series of letters exchanged between Abelard and Heloise that discuss their relationship and religious philosophy, while the final sections of the book consists of a series of letters between Peter the Venerable (a Benedictine abbott) and Pope Innocent II, Abelard and Heloise. It is remarkable that these documents, showing what the religious life was like 900 years ago, was really like, have survived. They make many sections of the book fascinating reading, particularly for anyone with an interest in religion.
The book was translated, notated and introduced by Betty Radice, and there are 14 small chapter heading wood engravings by Raymond Hawthorn. An appendix explains the history of the story and how it has survived.
The short 130 page book is bound in cream cloth blocked with a gilt pattern on cover and a gilt spine title. The spine title runs from bottom to top. The endpapers are maps of medieval France, and the book is housed in a plain mid-blue slipcase that is 26x16.3 cm.
Front and back map endpapers
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
Abelard (1079 to 1142) was a renown French lecturer in philosophy and religion whose lover and wife was Heloise.
The first part of the book is a fascinating autobiography written when he was 54, and relates the trials and tribulations he underwent for his relationship with Heloise, and his popularity as a preacher and lecturer.
This is followed by a series of letters exchanged between Abelard and Heloise that discuss their relationship and religious philosophy, while the final sections of the book consists of a series of letters between Peter the Venerable (a Benedictine abbott) and Pope Innocent II, Abelard and Heloise. It is remarkable that these documents, showing what the religious life was like 900 years ago, was really like, have survived. They make many sections of the book fascinating reading, particularly for anyone with an interest in religion.
The book was translated, notated and introduced by Betty Radice, and there are 14 small chapter heading wood engravings by Raymond Hawthorn. An appendix explains the history of the story and how it has survived.
The short 130 page book is bound in cream cloth blocked with a gilt pattern on cover and a gilt spine title. The spine title runs from bottom to top. The endpapers are maps of medieval France, and the book is housed in a plain mid-blue slipcase that is 26x16.3 cm.
Front and back map endpapers
An index of the other illustrated reviews in the "Folio Archives" series can be viewed here.
2The_Toad_Revolt_of84
Interesting selection. I love these gems. They are relatively unknown to me altogether, and the fact that it is not in a series, means that it is again a personal attack on my wallet.
3kdweber
>2 The_Toad_Revolt_of84: Not to worry, I bought a copy a few years back and it was only ~$15.
4The_Toad_Revolt_of84
>3 kdweber:
Seems to be So... I found one for 20, including shipping, but the slipcase is ripped. It seems like it will be found pretty cheap, and there is fair hope to find one reasonably priced in great condition. Probably will pair it with the Runciman set, after getting halfway through Monks of War, I am hooked...
Seems to be So... I found one for 20, including shipping, but the slipcase is ripped. It seems like it will be found pretty cheap, and there is fair hope to find one reasonably priced in great condition. Probably will pair it with the Runciman set, after getting halfway through Monks of War, I am hooked...
