Abelard Heloise by Torrence Ridgely (51 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. COVER, SPINE STAINED, FRONT END SHEET FOXED FROM NEWS PRINT.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardcover with brown cloth over boards, golden lettering across cover and spine. Cloth chipping away from corners, crown and foot of spine, no more than a centimeter missing at deepest points. Back cover shows a few scuffs, likely due to shelf wear. No lettering marred or rendered illegible. Title page dated 1907. Copyright page dated only 1907. 215 pages. Small stain at top right corner of the first 34 pages, never touches any text. Pages otherwise clean and bright. Binding shallowly cracked along each hinge, revealing just a glimpse of the backing linen, but overall neat and strong at crown and foot of spine, no loose pages. Please email us with questions or to request photos.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - A retelling of one of history's greatest love stories, that of Abelard, a brilliant scholar, and Heloise, his student and lover, set against the backdrop of medieval France.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Condition: Very Good. First edition. Very good plus. The corners of the binding are worn, and the spine binding is faded.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Abelard and Heloise is a book written by Ridgely Torrence in 1907. It is a retelling of the story of the 12th-century French philosopher Peter Abelard and his love affair with his student Heloise. The book is based on the actual letters exchanged between the two lovers and their subsequent tragic fate. Abelard, a brilliant scholar, and Heloise, a young woman of exceptional intelligence, fell in love while Abelard was tutoring her. Their relationship was scandalous, as Abelard was a monk and Heloise a nun. Despite the obstacles, they pursued their love affair and secretly married. However, their happiness was short-lived as Abelard was castrated by Heloise's uncle in a jealous rage. The couple was forced to separate, and Abelard became a monk while Heloise became an abbess. The book explores the themes of love, passion, religion, and the limitations imposed by society. It is a poignant and tragic tale of two lovers whose love was forbidden but enduring.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.…

Paperback. Condition: 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.…

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Printing. Brown cloth with gilt lettering and borders. Spine sunned. Vintage ornamental bookplate to front pastedown. Previous owner signature to front endpaper dated 1907. Text is otherwise clean and bright, no marks. "Set in 12th century France this is a retelling of the tragic love story between the renowned French philosopher and theologian Peter Abelard and his student, Heloise which explores their passionate and forbidden love affair, which ultimately led to Abelard's castration and his forced entry into a monastery, while Heloise was sent to a convent. Despite this, the two continued to communicate through letters, expressing their love and longing for each other.".…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Printing. Brown cloth with gilt lettering and borders. Light uneven sunning and soil to boards. Lower corners bumped. Front endpaper starting. Text is clean and bright, no marks.

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First Edition. Provenance : Person Bookplate of Frank Lester Pleadwell and Laura Mell Pleadwell. Signed by previous owner. Good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age (with loss and separation). Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description : 4 preliminary leaves, 215 pages; 20 cm. Notes: A poetic drama in four acts. Subjects : Abelard, Peter 1079-1142 ; Drama. American poet, and editor Theater. 1 Kg.…

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