The Letters of Abelard and Heloise

<p>Soon after meeting near the famed city of love Paris <b> Heloise</b>and <b>Abelard</b> fall into a deep and passionate love. <b>Abelard </b> is a well-known man and famous teacher; his students are considered to be lucky to study with him. <b>Heloise </b> however surpasses his other students with her multi-linguicism and impressive scholarship. Whether it be fate or their mutual intelligence <b>Heloise</b> and <b>Abelard</b> make a quick connection. Since <b>Heloise</b> is one of <b>Abelard's</b> pupils the love quickly invites scandal. When Fulbert <b>Heloise's</b> uncle and sole guardian discovers their romance he forbids it. The two lovers continue their affair in secret but it becomes impossible to hide when <b>Heloise</b> gets pregnant. After the birth of their son <b>Heloise</b> is sent away to live in a convent and <b>Abelard</b> soon follows her suit becoming a monk after a violent run-in with Fulbert and his friends. Each struggle with their own religious journey one born from necessity and shelter the other from devotion. Though apart <b>Heloise</b> and <b>Abelard</b> try to stay in touch and sustain their love despite the public scandal and unfavorable odds. </p><p> Told through a series of letters witness the intimacy of this 12th century romance. Filled with scandal passion and emotion <i>The Letters of Abelard and Heloise</i> gives readers a personal view into the famed and real-life relationship of <b>Abelard</b> and <b>Heloise.</b> This classic romance has since inspired love stories while <b>Abelard</b> and <b>Heloise</b> remain legends in French history and fascinating characters of history. <b>Heloise's</b> embodiment of feminist values provide much needed representation in classic literature. </p><p>With a brilliant new cover design and a readable font <i>The Letters of Abelard and Heloise</i> not only tells the true and dramatic story of a forbidden romance but also offers insight into Middle Age culture and religious life. </p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>