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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.
- Dynamic dialogue that alternates between tenderness and tension, revealing inner conflict.
- A richly drawn medieval setting with vivid character dynamics.
- Themes of love, faith, intellect, and the cost of fame.
- Powerful moments that test trust, judgment, and the meaning of salvation.
Ideal for readers drawn to historical romance, classical tragedy, and faith‑driven questions about knowledge and power.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book pens a captivating account of a resilient womanās 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 spiritās 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331953609_0
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