Abelard / Heloise / Burney
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Abelard / Heloise / Burney
ABELARD & HELOISE Abelard has climbed the garden wall to see his lover Heloise Date: 1079-1142; 1101-1164
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1079 1101 1142 1164 Abelard Burney Climbed Danger Forbidden Heloise Lover Rapture Rope
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Abelard and Heloise: An Unconventional Love Story This evocative image captures the legendary tale of Abelard and Heloise, two intellectual powerhouses whose forbidden love defied the conventions of medieval society. Abelard, depicted here with a rope in hand, has climbed the garden wall of the convent where Heloise resides, risking danger to be near her. The year is around 1130, decades after their initial meeting in Paris, where Abelard, a renowned philosopher and theologian, fell deeply in love with his brilliant and beautiful student, Heloise. Their love was scandalous, as Abelard was her teacher and they were from different social classes. To keep their relationship hidden, they carried on their affair in secret, with Heloise writing passionate letters to Abelard while he traveled. Their love was discovered, and Heloise was forced to enter a convent, while Abelard was castrated and made a monk. Despite the separation, their love remained strong. They continued to correspond, exchanging letters filled with longing, philosophy, and spiritual guidance. Their correspondence, known as the "Letters of Abelard and Heloise," is a testament to their enduring love and intellectual connection. This print, by an unknown artist, evokes the intense emotions and danger of their illicit love affair. The image of Abelard climbing the garden wall, with the moon casting a romantic glow, speaks to the rapture and passion that fueled their love story, which has captivated generations and continues to inspire us today.
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