University of Nebraska Press , 1998, First Edition , Softcover. Excellent condition. Very light scuffing/soiling, small pen mark on bottom edge of pages, interior clean & unmarked. 154 pages. Synopsis: ''Abelard's Love'' is an inspired retelling of the story of Abelard and Heloise - the French medieval theologian and his brilliant student - whose love affair led to a scandal that has echoed through the centuries. In the affair's aftermath, Abelard became a monk, and Heloise, a nun. Forgotten to history was their unwanted son. Luise Rinser sets at center stage that son and his unique perspective on his legendary parents. The novel is cast in the form of a long letter written by the son, Astrolabe. Addressed to Heloise in the weeks after Abelard's death, the letter brings the story of this tragic family vividly to life... ; 8vo, ISBN: 0803289685. Historical Fiction, Romance


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