Soon after meeting near the famed city of love Paris Heloiseand Abelard fall into a deep and passionate love. Abelard is a wellknown man and famous teacher his students are considered to be lucky to study with him. Heloise however surpasses his other students with her multilinguicism and impressive scholarship. Whether it be fate or their mutual intelligence Heloise and Abelard make a quick connection. Since Heloise is one of Abelards pupils the love quickly invites scandal. When Fulbert Heloises uncle and sole guardian discovers their romance he forbids it. The two lovers continue their affair in secret but it becomes impossible to hide when Heloise gets pregnant. After the birth of their son Heloise is sent away to live in a convent and Abelard soon follows her suit becoming a monk after a violent runin with Fulbert and his friends. Each struggle with their own religious journey one born from necessity and shelter the other from devotion. Though apart Heloise and Abelard try to stay in touch and sustain their love despite the public scandal and unfavorable odds. Told through a series of letters witness the intimacy of this 12th century romance. Filled with scandal passion and emotion The Letters of Abelard and Heloise gives readers a personal view into the famed and reallife relationship of Abelard and Heloise. This classic romance has since inspired love stories while Abelard and Heloise remain legends in French history and fascinating characters of history. Heloises embodiment of feminist values provide much needed representation in classic literature. With a brilliant new cover design and a readable font The Letters of Abelard and Heloise not only tells the true and dramatic story of a forbidden romance but also offers insight into Middle Age culture and religious life.