Peter Abelard’s Autobiographical Masterpiece – The History of My Misfortune (Historia Calamitatum)

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The revealing autobiography of a famed mediaeval philosopher and theologian, worshipped by his students, adored by his teenage pupil Heloise, but feared – and, shockingly, violently emasculated – by his rivals and opponents. Heartbreaking, unflinching and inspiring, it unveils one of-the great love stories of the world.

CALLENDER CLASSICAL AND MEDIAEVAL TEXTS / CALLENDER LOVE

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