9780243979417 - The Priest and the Man, or Abelard and Heloisa by An Historical Romance (4 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a biographical novel of Peter Abelard, a famous theologian and philosopher of the twelfth century. The story follows his journey to the monastery of St. Gildas in Brittany, where he seeks reconciliation with his mother before she enters a convent. Along the way, Abelard reflects on his life and the tumultuous times in which he lived. The book explores themes of power, love, and the struggle between faith and reason. The author delves into the complexities of Abelard's character, his intellectual brilliance, and his passionate nature. Through Abelard's experiences, the book offers a vivid portrait of medieval Europe, a time of great change and upheaval where new ideas battled with tradition and the pursuit of knowledge often came at great personal cost. 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.