The Letters of Abelard and Heloise
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Introduction
Héloïse d’Argenteuil (English pronunciation: /ˈɛloʊ.iːz/ or /ˈhɛloʊ.iːz/, French: [elɔˈiz]; 1101? – 16 May 1164) was a French nun, writer, scholar, and abbess, best known for her love affair and correspondence with Peter Abélard.
- Introduction
- Background
- Tragic events
- Correspondence
- Burial
- Cultural references
- References
- Further reading
