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.".

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Title

Abelard and Heloise

Publisher

Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Publication Date

1907

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Printing.

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

No Dust Jacket

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