A vivid stage rendition of a timeless medieval tragedy, Abelard and Heloise brings passion, peril, and high ideas to life on the boards. This edition centers the relationship at the heart of the drama, where love collides with social power and religious zeal.
Set among towers, cloisters, and bustling town squares, it follows two brilliant minds whose bond challenges vows, families, and the world’s expectations. The play moves through intimate conversations, public feasts, and sharp confrontations, offering a window into a world where intellect and desire collide with consequence. You’ll meet a cast of memorable figures—from masters and students to monks and guardians of reputation—each adding texture to a story of longing, doubt, and defiance.
Ideal for readers drawn to historical romance, classical tragedy, and faith‑driven questions about knowledge and power.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book pens a captivating account of a resilient womanâs spiritual struggle with her worldly obligations in 12th century France. It follows the life of Heloise, a young woman forced by her ambitious uncle into a convent, who falls passionately in love with her brilliant tutor, the renowned philosopher and theologian Abelard. The affair is discovered, however, and to protect Heloise, Abelard takes her away to live in secrecy. This engrossing work is not just a historical romance but a nuanced exploration of the challenges women faced in the medieval world. It offers timeless insights into love, passion, and sacrifice. Richly detailed and emotionally resonant, this book is a testament to the human spiritâs enduring strength and capacity for love. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331953609_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331953609
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781331953609
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Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331953609
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